Electric Skillet Hamburgers

5 from 5 votes

Electric skillet hamburgers are that perfect compromise between deeply caramelized beef and convenience.

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time14

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: burgers

Calories: 308kcal

Add canola oil to the electric skillet and turn dial to medium heat (350ºF).
Divide ground beef into 4 small sections (about 4 ounces each). Gently roll them into round balls that are about 2 inches high (not patties).
Put them into the electric skillet far apart and press them down to form burgers that are about ½ inch thick (Pro Tip: press them down more in the center of the patty since they will tend to bulk in that area. This way you’ll get flatter burgers). Season with salt and pepper.
Cook without moving until patties form a slightly blackened crust (about 2 minutes). Using the spatula, scrape underneath to loosen the bottoms and carefully flip burgers over (if it’s too difficult to move them and turn them over, it’s probably because they are not ready, they should release from the surface of the skillet easily).
Continue cooking for 1 to 2 more minutes, or until burgers are cooked through. Transfer the burgers to the hamburger buns and top as desired. Serve!

Like with any kind of burger, there's no end to the ways in which you can mix things up. Hit it with some cheese near the end of cooking, dress the buns with some secret burger sauce, use artisanal bread, or anything else you can imagine.
You might even try things like cooking the burgers in other types of fat or with a blend of meats instead of all beef if you're really feeling wild. And try it with the buns lightly toasted.
Leftover burger patties can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. Make sure they are covered well or use an airtight container.