These butter burgers are easily in my top 5 favorite burgers that I’ve ever made! A roasted garlic and Worcestershire compound butter gets grated and mixed in with ground beef for smashed butter burgers that are full of flavor and beefy goodness!
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I’m just going to say it… Smash burgers are probably the greatest burgers of all time. If you’ve never made a classic smash burger, or even a fried onion burger, then you’re definitely missing out.
But what happens when you take a flavorful compound butter and you grate it into the ground beef balls for your smash burgers? Pure perfection!
In fact, I’ve never seen my wife devour a burger as fast as she did this one. And that speaks volumes because she typically isn’t the biggest burger fan! Here’s how to make this easy butter burger recipe with a homemade compound butter:
What is a Butter Burger?
A butter burger is a decadent twist on the classic hamburger, made by incorporating butter into the ground beef before cooking or slathering butter on top of the burger after it’s cooked.
The butter burger originated in Wisconsin in the 1930’s, though the burgers have been made popular by national restaurant chains such as Culver’s and Steak ‘n Shake. And while everyone makes their butter burgers slightly differently – Culver’s butters the top of the hamburger bun, for instance – these burgers prove the popular saying, “Everything is better with butter”.
What Type of Butter and Ground Beef to Use
Butter: For the best butter burgers, use unsalted butter to have better control over the level of seasoning. Many people suggest using a high quality European-style butter, but I have had fantastic results using regular unsalted butter. But definitely don’t use margarine… ever.
Ground Beef: Opt for ground beef with a higher fat content, such as 80/20 or 85/15. The fat not only adds flavor but also keeps the burgers juicy.
Tips for Making Butter Burgers:
- Use frozen butter – After making the compound butter, freeze it for at least 2 hours so that it is easier to grate.
- Don’t overwork the meat – The more you handle the ground beef, the warmer it will become due to the heat of your hands. That could cause the butter to melt, which isn’t what you want. Overworking the ground beef can also make your burgers tough.
- Keep the prepared burger balls in the fridge until ready to grill – Preheating your griddle or skillet can take anywhere from 5-15 minutes. If you keep your burger balls outside during that time, the compound butter could melt in the beef.
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