How to Build the Perfect Burger
- by Omaha Steaks
- Last updated Apr 5, 2023
Building a juicy, delicious, perfectly styled burger doesn’t need to be complicated. You can achieve burger-styling greatness that will rival any high-end restaurant by starting with these basic ingredients. Then mix and match your favorite burger toppings for an epic burger that’s as unique as you are.
How to Style the Perfect Burger
Express your culinary style on a big, rich, juicy burger. Omaha Steaks gourmet burgers are beefy perfection and the perfect canvas for you to create burger bliss. Start with these fundamental burger elements and use your culinary creativity to craft your mouthwatering masterpiece.
100% Omaha Steaks on a Bun
The star of any burger is the beef and with Omaha Steaks gourmet burgers, crafted from 100% real, aged Omaha Steaks, you’ve got the essential ingredient for a showstopping burger. Our extra-juicy, extra-flavorful, beefy six-ounce gourmet burgers with a homemade texture were born to be styled.
Chef Tip: Cook your burger to your desired doneness using our burger cooking guide.
Bun Appetit: Opt for a Hefty Toasted Bun
Thick, juicy burgers deserve serious buns. Choose a hearty butter, brioche, or potato bun as the base for your mouthwatering burger creation. Try our new Brioche Hamburger Buns specially created for Omaha Steaks juicy burgers. To toast, spread the inside of each bun with mayonnaise or butter and lightly toast on a hot grill or skillet, or broil in the oven. You want the bun to be slightly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside for a satisfying bite.
Gouda Vibes: Add Ooey Gooey Melty Cheese
Melted cheese creates a creamy and savory layer that enhances the richness and juiciness of the burger. The variety of cheese depends on your personal preference, but for the best melt, choose a younger, fresher cheese, like American, cheddar, provolone, Gouda, Swiss, or mozzarella. For the ultimate cheeseburger, check out our burger and cheese pairing guide.
Chef Tip: Add the sliced cheese to your burger during the last 30 seconds to 1 minute of cooking time and allow to melt.
Romaine Calm: Load Up on Classic Toppings
Sweet, sliced tomato, crunchy dill pickles, or crispy romaine lettuce, the choice of classic toppings is yours. Load your burger with your favorite fresh vegetables for an extra flavor punch and satisfying textures.
Secret Sauce
What’s the secret sauce? That’s up to you. Sauces add an extra layer of flavor and should complement your burger and toppings. Depending on the sauce used, it can add tanginess, spiciness, sweetness, or richness to the burger. Try one of our four incredible burger sauces to spice up your burger or stick to the classics: ketchup, mustard, or mayo.
No Fakin’ the Bacon: Bacon Makes Everything Better
Add extra crunch and satisfying umami to your burger with smoky and thick Omaha Steaks bacon. For a taste explosion with maximum savory bacon flavor in every bite, follow our video to create a mouthwatering bacon weave.
Elevate your burger game with Omaha Steaks gourmet burgers and express your creativity with crave-worthy burgers that will have your friends and family raving about your culinary genius.
Burger Recipes to Try
Make a Better Burger
From classic, extra-juicy tastes to gourmet blends ground by real butchers and using aged-to-perfection Omaha Steak, you’ll find everything you want in a burger right here.
