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For a 4-ounce patty create a depression about the size of a nickle in diameter and about 14 inch deep. Feel free to add a little minced dried onion for added flavor and a bit of texture if you like.
Continue to follow this process until all your patties are made again about 4 patties per 1lb of turkey.
How to freeze homemade hamburger patties. Place patties in a single layer onto several plastic wrap-lined baking trays. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and freeze just until meat is firm 1 to 2 hours. Wrap patties tightly in heavy foil or place them into freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months.
Divide mixture into 20 portions shaping each into a round patty. Place on baking sheets and freeze until solid. Stack with foil or paper plates between them and store in freezer bags and store up to 4 months in freezer.
If you want to make only a few burgers or even just one you can freeze the patties individually on a tray and then place the frozen patties in a ziptop bag. Having patties already formed in the freezer allows me to custom make my burgers according to size quality and meat type. It also saves me precious minutes at supper time.
Ive been asked more than a couple of times how I go about making mass quantities of homemade hamburger patties and freezing themever since I starting creating these Easy Frozen Hamburger Patty RecipesSo I thought it would be fun to do this super easy little tutorial and show you just how I go about making homemade hamburger patties and how to freeze for later. Changing the shape of the hamburger patty helps minimize shrinkage. If you press a small indentation in the center of the burger with your thumb before cooking the patty remains flat instead of puffing up in the center.
For a 4-ounce patty create a depression about the size of a nickle in diameter and about 14 inch deep. I love making hamburger patties from scratch. It makes me feel all Suzy homemaker like and that makes me feel cool.
My make ahead hamburger patties are easy to put together and the patties freeze perfectly making it a nice addition to my growing list of freezer. Transfer the tray to the freezer overnight or until the patties are frozen solid. Cut the parchment in a grid so that each patty has its own square.
Stack each patty with its square into a resealable gallon size zipper top freezer. Christian KillianDemand Media Cooked hamburger patties store safely in the freezer for two to six months according to FoodSafetygov. Freeze them in individual freezer bags for individual servings or place them in freezer bags or freezer-safe storage containers with tight-fitting lids.
Remove the frozen patties from the freezer and transfer them into airtight plastic bags or Ziploc bags. Fill your sink or a large container with room temperature to cold water. Place the patties in the water and allow them to defrost.
The water should be changed water every 10-15 minutes as this can help speed up the thawing process. Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife Set BONUS Sharpener 6 Knives Cut some up just to freeze in large chunks or use the whole thing to make Hamburger Patties. Use some super sharp knives to make this process a breeze.
Use part of your meat to make Hamburger Patties you can season them or not to your liking. Transfer patty to a cookie sheet that has been lined with foil or plastic wrap. Continue to follow this process until all your patties are made again about 4 patties per 1lb of turkey.
Once all your patties are formed and transferred to cookie sheet place into freezer. Spread the beef on a baking sheet season it chill in a freezer for 20 minutes then hand-form the patties and immediately grill them. This basic burger seasoning is made with a blend of paprika garlic powder onion powder and cayenne pepper.
Feel free to add a little minced dried onion for added flavor and a bit of texture if you like. Mix it into the meat or sprinkle it over the patties as they cook. Either way your burgers.
Clear out room in your freezer and place the baking sheet right in. Freeze the patties for about 45-60 mins or so. My freezer needs an intervention Once the raw patties are frozen place them in a freezer safe bag.
If there are any ice crystals on the burgers scrape them off first.