How to Cook Hamburgers on the Stove

Everyone loves a grilled hamburger, but what if you don’t have the time to fire up the grill, or it is the middle of winter and you have a hankering for a thick juicy burger? Learn how to cook a hamburger on the stove so that you won’t be left hungry when grilling isn’t an option. Here’s how:

Add some of your favorite seasonings to your patty. This will not only add some flavor, but can help keep it moist and juicy.

 

Be sure to place your hamburger patties in a hot skillet, then sear for about 1 minute on each side.

 

Turn the heat on the stove down to low.

 

Add about 1/8 inch of water to the bottom of the pan.

 

Bring the water to a boil.

 

Cover the skillet with a lid.

 

Cook the patties in your covered skillet for about 15 minutes

Remove lid.
 

Allow patties to continue cooking until all of the water has been evaporated form the pan.

 

Be sure that no pink remains in the center of your burger, then eat!

 

There really is no need to forgo the taste of a great burger just because you can’t grill one. Learn how to cook hamburgers on the stove with these quick tips and you can enjoy this favorite meal anytime.