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Boiled Hamburger

Cultural Context

The boiled hamburger is a unique American dish that emerged as a quick and economical way to prepare ground beef. Often associated with home cooking, it offers a simpler alternative to grilled or fried burgers, making it a staple for busy families. While not as common today, it remains a nostalgic comfort food for many.

AmericanUSmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb ground beef
4 cups water
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 tablespoon kosher salt
to taste mustard
to taste ketchup
to taste creamy horseradish
4 burger buns

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork can be less expensive.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole wheat buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole wheat buns offer more fiber, while white bread can be a budget option.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

1

Heat water in a 24-inch pan on a 22-inch blackstone griddle.

2

Cut sweet onions finely and add them to the hot water to poach.

3

Portion out ground beef using an ice cream scooper, about a quarter of a pound each.

4

Add kosher salt to the beef while cooking.

5

Flip the beef patties while they are floating in water.

6

Serve the burgers with mustard and creamy horseradish, or ketchup and horseradish as desired.

Cooking Techniques

boiling

Equipment Needed

large potspooncolander

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Boiled BurgerHamburger Boil

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