We love a good grilled burger, but the next best thing is a burger cooked in a skillet. However, there is a technique in cooking the perfect burger in a skillet. This post will share our tips and tricks on how to cook the perfect Skillet Burger. We also share our secret recipe when it comes to seasoning the perfect burger, grilled or cooked in a skillet. 
Tips for Cooking the Perfect Skillet Burger
- We prefer to use a cast-iron skillet, but any nonstick skillet will work.
- When you make your patties, place a thumb print in the center of the patty so they will cook flat and not plump up.
- You do need oil to cook your skillet burger. Some preferred to use butter to cook a skillet burger, however we choose olive oil.
- Cook your burgers on medium high heat and do not flip until about 5 minutes of cooking on the first side.
- If you want a cheeseburger, wait till after you flip the burger. Then add your cheese and cover to let the cheese melt down and the burger to finish cooking.
Check out Arturo’s How To video over on IG on how to build the perfect patty. See it here.
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Stovetop Burgers – How to Cook Burgers on the Stove
Do you need oil to cook a Burger?
Because burgers already have fat, you won’t need a lot of added oil in the pan to keep them from sticking. When the burger meat warms up, the fat inside will start to break down and melt away from the meat. This is why when you cook the burger for a few minutes some fat will start to appear in the pan.
How to make a healthy burger?
There are different ways to make a healthy burger. Traditional bread can be replaced by wholemeal bread or skillet bread rich in fiber or other similar preparations. The sauce used can be a homemade avocado sauce or beet hummus for example. Meat can be prepared at home with ground beef and natural seasonings or you can use shredded chicken breast or canned tuna. Lettuce, tomato and onion are also welcome and a healthy burger.
Can you cook burgers without oil?
The long answer short is that it depends on your frying pan. Although you can cook burgers without oil in a ceramic or non-stick pan, the patties will dry out and cook unevenly if you do. Instead, grease the pan by adding a dollop of cooking oil and rubbing it onto the cooking surface with a paper towel before heating it.
Can you cook burgers on the stovetop?
You can cook delicious burgers on the stovetop. Watch Chef John’s simple method for cooking burgers to a perfect doneness in a skillet. This technique results in a perfect medium hamburger with great texture and flavor. All you need to make two hamburgers is one pound of ground beef, salt and pepper, and a little oil for the skillet.