How to cook perfect burgers: tips from Yevhen Klopotenko

Who doesn't love a delicious, juicy burger, especially one with a tasty cutlet, sauces, and vegetables? But not everyone knows how to cook them, or rather, only a few do, but it's never too late to learn.

On his YouTube channel, chef Yevhen Klopotenko has revealed the secrets of making homemade burgers and delicious cutlets and shared a very simple recipe that will help you surprise your guests with a delicious treat (to watch the video, scroll to the end).

To begin with, let's clarify what is the main thing in burgers – a bun or a cutlet. The chef says that these two ingredients are equally important because they are the main ones and the taste of the dish depends on them.

How to cook a delicious burger cutlet

"First, of course, you need to choose good fresh meat. You can make the minced meat yourself or buy it from reliable suppliers. Secondly, you need to beat it off a little before you form the patties. Then the minced meat will be more homogeneous and the cutlets will be more tender as a result," said Yevhen Klopotenko.

The chef also added that you shouldn't make the patties too thick, and named the most important process after shaping.

"Do not form cutlets too thick, about 1 cm thick. But the most important thing is to put the cutlets in the freezer for a few hours after forming. Then the patties will be incredibly juicy and will not disintegrate during frying," the chef advised.

Recipe from Eugene Klopotenko

Ingredients:

•  ground beef - 500 g
• spices - to taste
• buns - 4 pcs.
• lettuce, romaine, or lettuce - 8 leaves
• sweet American mustard - 4 tsp.
• ketchup or tomato sauce - 4 tsp.
• cheese - 4 slices
• tomatoes - 1 pc.
• pickles - 2 pcs.
• red onions - 1 pc.

Method of preparation:

1. Put the minced meat in a large bowl, add the spices and mix.
2. Beat the minced meat well into a bowl or on a plate, but before that, cover it with cling film.
3. Next, use a knife to shape the minced meat into patties that will fit the size of the burger buns.
4. Then put the finished patties on a plate wrapped in cling film and put them in the freezer for 2 hours.
5. Cut the burger buns in half lengthwise and grill them on a dry frying pan until golden brown.
6. Take the patties out of the freezer and grill on each side until cooked through.
7. Assemble the burger: spread ketchup and mustard on both sides of the buns, top with a lettuce leaf, a cutlet, a slice of cheese, sliced cucumbers, and onions, top with another lettuce leaf and cover with a bun.

Your family and guests will be delighted with this delicious treat.