SW Homemade Brugers..HELP!

[Bella30]

Hi all

I made homemade burgers for the first time tonight and they were absolutely delicious, my only problem was they fell apart a bit when I was grilling them. Anyone got any advice to stop this happening again because I have a load more to freeze so not sure if I need to do anything before I do this??

Thanks

Bella x

 

[BritMumInCanada]

Hi all

I made homemade burgers for the first time tonight and they were absolutely delicious, my only problem was they fell apart a bit when I was grilling them. Anyone got any advice to stop this happening again because I have a load more to freeze so not sure if I need to do anything before I do this??

Thanks

Bella x

Adding an egg to the mixture will normally help bind the mixture together, you really need to work it all together too so the mixture is nice and smooth.

 

[Bella30]

Ok thanks, I didn't use an egg. I've already shaped the burgers now so can I brush them with egg next time I grill them or should I put all the mixture back in a bowl, add the egg and restart?

 

[Imtryingagain]

I don't add egg and my burgers stay together. You need to get your hands in there with the mix to bring it all together and it helps to chill them for a while before cooking. When you're cooking them don't turn them too soon. You might find it easier to use a burger press to form a nice neat burger - Lakeland sell them - had one for many years.

 

[ronniejacobs]

if i am doing home made burgers i make them the morning of the evening i want them so do them sat morning for a sat night dinner and they are ok I also bake them in the oven at the same time as my home made wedges and they stay together

 

[Bella30]

Thankyou both. I've never made them before so was a bit unsure how they would turn out but you have given me some good tips to try next time now!

:thankyou:

Bella xx

 

[robsterswife]

I always use egg but I also put peppers , chilli powder and onion In my mix too gives it a lovely taste they always stick together I'd def recommend egg as it's free anyway