Easy, Customizable, Perfectly Juicy Sous Vide Hamburgers

Easy to make, endlessly customizable, perfect juicy hamburgers every time!

Perfectly Juicy Sous Vide Hamburgers are easy for those that are new to the world of Sous Vide. Follow these simple steps to make juicy flavorful burgers every time. I prefer my burgers cooked to just under medium at 137°F so they are still pink and juicy. If you prefer a more well done burger try 147°F for medium-well or 157°F for well done. These burgers can be customizable with any toppings that your heart desires. My go to toppings are, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, onion, pickle and tomato. I have added BBQ sauce, a fried egg, crispy bacon and an assortment of greens, butter lettuce or micro greens are my favorite if I am adding them.

Ingredients for perfectly juicy sous vide hamburgers

• 1 pound 80/20 ground beef

• Salt & Pepper to taste

• 1 to 2 Tablespoons of your favorite steak seasoning (optional) I prefer a midwest style seasoning from my favorite spice shop

• 4+ Tablespoons of butter, divided

• Small burger buns (I prefer Hawaiian style buns)

• Toppings & condiments such as onion, tomato, pickle, mayonnaise, mustard & cheese

Directions to make perfectly juicy sous vide hamburgers

1. Gently mix ground beef with salt, pepper and steak seasoning, if using

2. Press beef mixture into a 3 inch ring mold to form patties that are an even and consistent thickness of 1 inch (they should look like hockey pucks). If you want thinner hamburger patties go for it, you will just reduce the cooking time

3. For the best results freeze until solid so patties will maintain their shape while cooking

4. When ready to cook, heat sous vide water to 137°F, this will cook them to just under medium

5. Top each hamburger patty with butter and additional steak seasoning (optional but highly recommended)

6. Place in a vacuum seal bag and seal

7. Cook for 45 minutes for 1 inch patties, 1/2 inch - 25 minutes and 3/4 inch - 35 minutes

8. While your burger patties are cooking, prepare your buns and toppings

9. Butter & toast buns in a dry pan over medium heat. Do not walk away as they go from perfectly toasted to burned very quickly

10. Once the hamburger patties have cooked, remove from the bag and sear on high heat to develop a crust. Remember browning does not just add texture to your food but flavor via the maillard reaction

11. If you are adding cheese and why wouldn't you, flip burger patties , add a slice of cheese. Then add a splash of water to the pan and cover to allow the cheese to steam and melt over the burger patty

12. Once the cheese has melted - it should not take more than a minute - remove burgers from pan and place on waiting buns

13. Add your toppings and enjoy!

Also try making hamburger patties using other ground meats. Give turkey or chicken a try for a leaner healthier option. Your options are only as endless as your imagination. I hope you enjoy these hamburgers as much as my family does, this is one of my sons favorites and he asks for it every week. Remember life is too short to eat bad food so give these perfectly juice hamburgers a try.