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Get ready for the best burger you’ve ever had! Learn how to turn brisket into an amazingly flavorful burger with this easy beef brisket burger recipe.
In our house, burgers are a summer staple. Whether we’re celebrating the 4th of July or Father’s Day, or we just need an easy and delicious meal, burgers are always on the weekly menu.
I enjoy experimenting with different meat options for burgers because my husband is a hunter, and we are always looking for a great new burger.
I’ve made bacon elk burgers, moose burgers, venison burgers, and more. This beef brisket burger was a new one for me, and I’m hooked!
Beef brisket burgers are made using freshly ground brisket, instead of the more common ground chuck or mixed ground beef blends. The result is a flavorful, juicy, and decadent burger that is truly unmatched!
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Why You’ll Love Brisket Burgers
- Brisket is higher in fat and more flavorful than traditional burger meat, making for a simply delicious burger!
- These ground brisket burgers are seasoned to perfection with a blend of spices, giving the patties more flavor than regular salt and pepper would achieve.
- This easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes (even less if your brisket is pre-ground)! Homemade brisket burgers are a great recipe to keep on hand for busy nights when you don’t have time to cook anything elaborate.
Ingredients
- Ground brisket: I always recommend fresh, local meat when you can find it. Learn how to grind your own brisket in the tips section below.
- Seasonings: I use a combination of paprika, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Feel free to try your own seasoning mix instead.
- Buns: You’ll need buns for serving, plus all of your favorite burger toppings! I like to make whole grain burger buns when I have the time.
How to Make Brisket Burgers
Step 1. In a small bowl or container, combine the salt, smoked paprika, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper.
Step 2. Form the ground brisket into 4 patties per pound. If you haven’t ground the brisket yet, see the notes below for tips on how to prep and grind it. Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over both sides of each burger.
Step 3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Sear the burgers until a crust forms, then flip once and finish cooking to your desired doneness.
Step 4. Serve with your favorite burger toppings and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- I like to pull the brisket out of the freezer two days in advance. By the time I’m ready to prep, it’s usually just slightly frozen, which is the perfect texture for slicing and grinding.
- To prepare your brisket, cut away any excess fat, then dice the meat into around 1″ cubes. Grind your brisket using the coarse setting. If you want a finer texture, you can run it through again with the fine blade.
- Feel free to grill the burgers if that’s your desired cooking method.
- New to cooking burgers in a cast iron skillet? You can learn all of the best methods in my cast iron skillet burger recipe!
- No need to add oil to the skillet; the fat in the brisket is enough to keep them from sticking.
- To make an even more decadent burger, try cooking it with cheese in the middle. I share all about how to do that in my cheese stuffed burger recipe.
What to Serve with Brisket Burgers
Brisket burgers are delicious with all of your favorite barbecue side dishes! I usually opt for homemade vinegar coleslaw and dutch oven french fries.
A big pot of dutch oven baked beans is an excellent choice, too, or boiled asparagus for a lighter option. Garlic parmesan brussel sprouts are a favorite in our house, and they pair beautifully with burgers.
Recipe FAQs
While not the traditional cut for burger meat, ground brisket makes a juicy, flavorful burger that you will love! Brisket has a higher fat content and more flavor than traditional burger meat, making an absolutely delicious hamburger. If you ask me, it’s better than regular burger meat.
Leftover burgers should be cooled to room temperature and stored in the fridge in an airtight container. To reheat the burgers, I like to toss them in a skillet until hot or warm them in the oven.
Yes! I like to meal prep this way on occasion. Grind your fresh brisket and form it into patties. Then, freeze the patties uncooked, separating each with a piece of parchment paper. This is a great way to have burgers ready to go in the freezer for busy nights.
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- Dutch Oven Brisket
- Stovetop Korean Beef Brisket
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Beef Brisket Burger
Equipment
- Meat grinder optional
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef brisket ground
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl or container, combine the salt, smoked paprika, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Form the ground brisket into 4 patties per pound. If you haven’t ground the brisket yet, see the notes below for tips on how to prep and grind it.
- Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over both sides of each burger.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Sear the burgers until a crust forms, then flip once and finish cooking to your desired doneness.
Notes
- I like to pull the brisket out of the freezer two days in advance. By the time I’m ready to prep, it’s usually just slightly frozen, which is the perfect texture for slicing and grinding.
- To prepare your brisket, cut away any excess fat, then dice the meat into around 1″ cubes. Grind your brisket using the coarse setting. If you want a finer texture, you can run it through again with the fine blade.
- Feel free to grill the burgers if that’s your desired cooking method.
- New to cooking burgers in a cast iron skillet? You can learn all of the best methods in my cast iron skillet burger recipe!
- No need to add oil to the skillet; the fat in the brisket is enough to keep them from sticking.
- To make an even more decadent burger, try cooking it with cheese in the middle. I share all about how to do that in my cheese stuffed burger recipe.
I have always wondered about grinding brisket for things like this! I am going to have to try this brisket burger – it looks delicious!
I am so excited to hear what you think!