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Cast Iron Skillet Burgers

April 21, 2021 by Feeding Your Fam 15 Comments

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Cast Iron Skillet Burgers is the most flavorful and easiest way to make homemade burgers. Cast Iron Burgers come together quick, only take a few minutes to make in a cast iron pan and using cast iron creates a delicious crispy outside that is a tastebud treat with every bite. 

Cast Iron Skillet Burgers is the most flavorful and easiest way to make homemade burgers. Cast Iron Burgers come together quick, only take a few minutes to make in a cast iron pan and using cast iron creates a delicious crispy outside that is a tastebud treat with every bite. 

hamburger with fried onions, tomato and lettuce on a bun

Cast Iron Burgers

Cooking homemade hamburgers in a cast iron skillet is one of the simplest ways to get restaurant quality burgers at home. The flavors you get from cooking beef in a cast iron skillet are just simply amazing. To make these burgers, I use a 12 inch skillet. 

Traditional our instinct might be that the best burgers can only be made on the grill over an open flame, but this homemade burger recipe is here to challenge that theory. Cooking with cast iron is so simple and works perfectly for making the most delicious, perfectly cooked hamburgers. 

This hamburger recipe is cooked and ready in just 15 minutes, no need to wait for the grill to heat up. Cast Iron distributes the heat evenly, ensuring for perfect cooked hamburgers every time!

cooking burgers in a cast iron skillet

How to make Homemade Burgers

This recipe for homemade burgers is our family’s favorite way to make burgers at home. 

To make these burgers at home start with quality ground beef, ground chuck or ground sirloin. Make sure the meat is at least 20% fat to ensure that the burgers will get a delicious, crispy bark on the outside while cooking and to help the burgers stay moist. Nobody likes a dried out hamburger. 

Combine the beef with Worcestershire sauce. Measure out equal amounts of beef and form into patties. We usually shoot for 3.5-4 oz per person, a kitchen scale can really come in handy with this recipe. 

beef patties on a piece of parchment paper

Season both sides of the patties with salt and pepper. Heat up the cast iron skillet over medium high heat for 3-4 minutes before placing the patties into the pan. 

Cook the hamburgers in the cast iron skillet for 4 minutes on each side, turning only once. This is for burgers cooked to medium, if you want them well done, cook for a minute longer on each side. To be thorough and check for accurate doneness, you can use an instant read thermometer like the Thermopop from Thermoworks or even the Thermapen ONE. 

cooked hamburger on a piece of brown parchment paper

Allow the burgers to rest for 3-5 minutes before devouring to allow the juice to redistribute and then they won’t be dripping down your arm while you are eating, unless that is what you are going for. 

Tips for Cooking Cast Iron Skillet Burgers

Ready to make the best homemade burgers of your life? Here are some tips to help you make that happen every time

  • Start with quality beef. Look for high grade ground beef, ground chuck or ground sirloin. Make sure it is at least 20% fat. If you don’t see ground chuck or sirloin on the butcher shelf, have a chat with your butcher, they can usually make some for you. 
  • Make sure your cast iron is well seasoned. Look for rust spots or spots that need more oil. If your cast iron needs a bit of oil before cooking, add a tablespoon of vegetable oil, canola oil or even clarified butter to the pan and spread to coat the bottom of the pan.
  • Preheat the pan before adding the prepared burgers to the pan. This will sear the beef, locking in a ton of flavor. 
  • Season the hamburgers. Season well with salt and pepper, when you think you’ve added enough, add just a little bit more! 

hamburger with tomatoes, lettuce and grilled onions

What to serve with Homemade Burgers

Looking for simple sides to go with your burgers? These are some of our fam favorites:

  • Homemade Coleslaw
  • Oven Roasted Potatoes
  • Baked Beans with Bacon
  • Greek Garden Salad

Cast Iron Skillet Burgers Recipe

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hamburger with fried onions, tomato and lettuce on a bun
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Cast Iron Skillet Burgers Recipe

Cooking burgers in a cast iron skillet is such a simple way to make delicious, restaurant style burgers at home. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, dinner is served.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time8 mins
Total Time13 mins
Course: Beef, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Beef Recipes, Comfort Food
Keyword: Cast Iron Burgers
Servings: 4
Calories: 255kcal
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Author: Sarah Alvord, Feeding Your Fam

Ingredients

  • 14 oz ground beef 20% fat
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • sea salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine ground beef and worcestershire sauce, form the burgers into 3.5 oz patties and season both sides liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat cast iron pan over medium high heat. Place burger patties into heated pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, turning once.
  • Remove from the pan and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Notes

For sauteed onions:
  • thinly slice one yellow onion
  • sautee with butter and salt over medium heat, stirring frequently, until soft 

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 302mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg
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Cast Iron Skillet Burgers is the most flavorful and easiest way to make homemade burgers. Cast Iron Burgers come together quick, only take a few minutes to make in a cast iron pan and using cast iron creates a delicious crispy outside that is a tastebud treat with every bite. 

burger topped with grilled onions, tomatoes and lettuce

 

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  1. Robert Ferguson

    January 13, 2022 at 7:13 pm

    5 stars
    Made this tonight and it turned out great. Thank you

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    • Feeding Your Fam

      January 14, 2022 at 8:39 am

      So happy you liked it!! Thanks so much for taking the time to come back and leave a comment!!

      Reply
  2. Val

    February 16, 2022 at 2:55 pm

    I love cooking in my cast iron skillet and now making Berger with fried onions I do first makes the pan ready for the Berger and yes…….they are awesome cooked this way!

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    • Feeding Your Fam

      February 17, 2022 at 9:38 am

      So happy you enjoyed this recipe!

      Reply
  3. Jerry

    February 20, 2022 at 6:08 pm

    5 stars
    Turned out great. Buttery fried onions really make it shine. Don’t forget the mayo!

    Reply
    • Feeding Your Fam

      February 21, 2022 at 8:07 am

      So happy it turned out so good for you! The onions are always the best part!! Thanks so much for your comment!! ❤️

      Reply
  4. Carmen

    February 26, 2022 at 5:12 pm

    5 stars
    The Only Way I Make Burgers Now! Delicious! Thanks So Much!

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    • Feeding Your Fam

      February 28, 2022 at 9:50 am

      Yay! I’m so happy you like this recipe too! Thanks so much for your comment!!

      Reply
  5. Rusty Cline

    April 14, 2022 at 4:40 pm

    Made your burgers tonight. Perfect! Thank You!😊

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    • Feeding Your Fam

      April 15, 2022 at 11:34 am

      So happy they turned out good for you!! Thanks!!

      Reply
  6. Megan

    November 4, 2022 at 8:51 pm

    3 stars
    Any suggestions on how to do this without setting off the smoke detector??

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    • Feeding Your Fam

      November 7, 2022 at 10:52 am

      Yes, it sounds like you have some super greasy beef. I would use some tongs and a paper towel to carefully sop up some of the grease from the pan as the burgers cook since that is what is causing so much smoke. You can also place a lid on the pan and don’t forget to turn on your stove vent if you have one.

      Reply
  7. Joe

    November 25, 2022 at 8:56 am

    First of all, I’m an avowed lousy cook, trying to learn. I put my cast iron pan on medium high. It didn’t take long for the smoke to set off my smoke alarm and for the house to fill up with smoke. I’m not sure what went wrong but maybe it’s because I used olive oil instead of Avocado oil, and the beef I used was not store bought but instead came from a quarter of a cow that I bought from a farm. An maybe medium high was too high?

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    • Feeding Your Fam

      November 28, 2022 at 10:48 am

      There can be a few factors that are causing your pan to smoke too much. If your cast iron pan is not clean or seasoned well, this can cause the pan to smoke. Using olive oil should be okay for this recipe and shouldn’t really contribute to too much smoke, so you are good there. If the meat you are using has a high percentage of fat, this could make more smoke and as you said, the temperature of the pan. Every stove is different and can run at different temperatures, if you feel that medium high is too hot and making your pan get too hot, go ahead and turn it down to medium to see if that helps with the smoking. Hope this helps.

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  8. Laura

    December 13, 2022 at 7:05 pm

    5 stars
    Just added a little Montreal steak seasoning and these were perfect!

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