For example: Did your child spontaneously decide to invite a few friends over midday?
And we all know there’s no better crowd-pleaser than burgers.
with the best-tasting, best-for-you burger you’re able to find in stores.
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We detail the methodology behind our taste test below.
Tips for how to cook frozen burgers.
Note: We prepared our five patties using the pan method described above and they came out perfect!
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How we rated the frozen burgers.
Appearance & Consistency:What is the texture of the patty?
Is the meat basically minced?
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Is the texture similar to that of a gently-shaped, fresh ground beef burger?
In terms of shape, it’s all about preference here.
The thinner patties are quicker to cook but easy to overcook.
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Thick patties have more leeway with cooking times but are more apt to remain frozen in the middle.
Taste:Of course, perhaps the most important part of the ranking: how does the burger taste?
With that, let’s dig in!
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It is certainly heavily seasoned and tastes a little on the salty side.
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I added some feta cheese to it and the combination was magical.
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It ties with Nature’s Rancher because they both taste equally good.
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I recommend pairing it with a nice cucumber, onion, tomato salad with feta cheese.
It’sWhole30-approved, Paleo-friendly and perfect for those following a low-carb diet.
Throw it in your freezer and add it to your weekly dinner rotation!
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Taste:Let me just say: “wow.”
The testers were almost taken aback by how delicious this patty was.
This would certainly be the perfect patty for any toppings.
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You’ll have to head to Whole Foods to pick up our favorite all-beef frozen burger fromNature’s Rancher.
Due to the thickness of the BUBBA burger, this was the easiest to cook to a medium.
Taste:It tastes like a regular beef patty, which is pretty stellar considering it was frozen.
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The flavors aren’t amazing, but definitely a reliable option.
Thanks, Moran’s.
It was made from finely-ground beef, and it leaked the most juices of the bunch when cooked.
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Taste:Upon the first bite, my thoughts were “now this is a hamburger.”
So, in terms of flavor, Moran’s definitely nailed it.
If you seeMoran’sat your local store, we’d definitely recommend it.
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The taste was on-point and the large patty was the perfect size for a bun.
As for the consistency?
That odd texture wasn’t pleasant to eat.
Taste:Very gross.
One person spat it out.
It’s off-putting and by far the worst-tasting of the burgers we tried.
Safeway’s Open Naturebrand is their all-natural offering.
The FDA does not regulate the term “Grass-Fed.”
Plus, Open Nature does not provide any information about how much grass the cattle are fed.
And that’s all you should probably know.
What to make with frozen hamburger patties.
There are so many recipe ideas to try than a boring burger!
Frozen beef patties are so convenient that you shouldn’t limit their fate to be stuffed between a bun.
Try your hand with any of these fun, no-bun frozen burger recipe ideas:
