🍽️Appetizer

Quick Microwave Beef Burger

Name: Quick Microwave Beef Burger
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 100 g ground beef; 1 onion, grated; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 2 slices white bread; 1 tablespoon oil; Salt and black pepper, to taste

"Satisfy your deepest burger cravings in under fifteen minutes with this clever, no-stove-needed culinary shortcut."

Prep:10 min

Cook:45 min

LevelMedium

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● Ingredients

100 g ground beef
1 onion, grated
1 egg
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 slices white bread
1 tablespoon oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste

🌱 High-Protein🌱 Quick & Easy🌱 Budget-Friendly⚡ Medium

❤️Health62%

😋Taste48%

🥳Joy40%

👨‍🍳Difficulty15/100

📜 The Story

While the hamburger traces its roots to 19th-century German ports and American lunch wagons, the microwave adaptation emerged during the mid-20th century's push for domestic efficiency. It reflects a modern culinary pivot toward rapid, single-serve solutions for the busy urban lifestyle.

🧬 Flavor DNA

🍋Sour

3/10

🧂Salty

5/10

🌶️Spicy

2/10

🍯Sweet

3/10

🍄umami

7/10

☕Bitter

1/10

✨ Sensory Profile

"A soft, steaming ensemble where the savory aroma of softened onion melds with the tender, uniform texture of the beef. The lack of a crust is compensated by the moist, dense bite, brightened by the garden-fresh scent of chopped parsley."

Chef's Mastery

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The Secret

Cover the patties loosely with a piece of damp parchment paper while microwaving to trap steam and prevent the beef from becoming tough or dry.

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Avoid This

Using extra-lean beef; a slightly higher fat content (around 20%) is essential in microwave cooking to maintain juiciness without the benefit of external browning.

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Storage

Store cooked patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently at 50% power to avoid a rubbery texture.

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, grated onion, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is uniform and slightly sticky, which helps the patties hold their shape.

Divide the mixture into 2–3 equal portions. Shape each portion into a flat, round patty of even thickness for consistent cooking.

Lightly grease a microwave-safe plate with the oil. Arrange the patties on the plate, leaving space between them.

Cook the patties in the microwave at full power (100%) for 3–4 minutes total, turning them halfway through to ensure even cooking. The patties should be fully cooked and firm to the touch.

Place the cooked patties between slices of white bread. Spoon tomato sauce over the burgers, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.