Chilean Homemade Burgers — Beef and Pork Hamburguesas Caseras Recipe

Versión en Español

Chilean homemade burgers are patties made from 700 g of ground beef and 300 g of ground pork mixed with garlic powder, ají de color, egg, onion, parsley, and breadcrumbs, chilled for 30 minutes, and cooked on a griddle for 3 to 4 minutes per side. They take 45 minutes of preparation plus 20 minutes of cooking and serve 4 people.

They can be served in pan frica or marraqueta with tomato and lettuce, or as a main dish with rice, spicy mashed potatoes, or fries.

How to Make Chilean Homemade Burgers?

Homemade burgers are easy to make at home, with a quality far above processed or frozen versions. The meats are seasoned and bound, rested in the refrigerator, shaped, and cooked to your liking.

Nutritional Information

Each homemade burger contains approximately 450 kcal, 10 g of carbohydrates, 34 g of fat, 27 g of protein, 1 g of fiber, 2 g of sugars, 110 mg of cholesterol, and 500 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.

Homemade Chilean Hamburguesas Caseras Recipe

Preparation: 45 minutes
Cooking: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

• 700 g (1.5 lb) of ground beef
• 300 g (10.5 oz) of ground pork
• 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon of breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon of chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of ají de color (sweet paprika)
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• Oil for cooking

Instructions

1. In a large, clean bowl, combine the beef, pork, garlic powder, salt, and, if you like, the ají de color, and mix with your hands or a wooden spoon until even.

2. Add the beaten egg, chopped onion, parsley, and breadcrumbs, mix until combined, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes so the flavors come together.

3. Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts, form balls with damp hands, and press them gently on a clean, flat surface into round patties about 2 cm (3/4 in) thick. Set them on kitchen paper.

4. In a nonstick skillet or griddle, add a few drops of oil, heat over medium-high heat, and cook the burgers one at a time for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or to your liking.

5. Serve the burgers in pan frica or marraqueta with tomato slices, lettuce, onion rings, and your favorite sauces, or on their own with rice, spicy mashed potatoes, or fries.

Additional Tips

Use fresh, fatty meat

Choose freshly ground chuck or short rib with enough fat so the burgers stay juicy.

Flip only once

Let each side cook well and turn only once; flipping too often dries the meat.

Bake them if you prefer

Bake on a lightly oiled dish in an oven preheated to 180 C (356 F) for 10 to 15 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I make them ahead?

Yes. The burger mixture can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before cooking, which helps the flavors blend.

2. What else can I add?

Mustard or ketchup for juiciness, blue cheese or chopped mushrooms for a gourmet touch, or green chili or merkén for heat.

3. How do I know when they are done?

Medium, juicy burgers take 3 to 4 minutes per side; well done takes 5 to 6 minutes per side.

4. Can I make them without egg or breadcrumbs?

Yes. Use 1 tablespoon of flour, 2 tablespoons of mashed potato, or 1 tablespoon of ground oats to hold them together.

What Are Chilean Hamburguesas Caseras?

Chilean hamburguesas caseras are homemade burgers usually made with a mix of beef and pork, served in sandwiches or as a main dish with Chilean sides.

History of the Hamburger

Minced meat patties have ancient precedents, and the modern hamburger took shape in the 19th and 20th centuries before becoming famous worldwide from the United States.

Did You Know?

The word hamburger comes from the German city of Hamburg, one of Europe’s great ports, where minced beef dishes were popular before they traveled to America with emigrants.

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• Chilean Pan Frica Burger Bun
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