Burger Portion Planner

Set the serving target

Start with people and patty style: Enter the number of people you expect to feed. Choose a thin, classic, or thick patty style.

Finish the shopping target: Use the result as a shopping baseline and add a small margin for unexpected guests.

• Enter the number of people you expect to feed.
• Choose a thin, classic, or thick patty style.
• Use the result as a shopping baseline and add a small margin for unexpected guests.

Compare beef methods

Classic and smash: Classic Diner Burger serves 4 in about 30 minutes. A juicy griddled cheeseburger with a tangy house sauce and a soft toasted bun. Crispy Onion Smash Burger serves 4 in about 25 minutes. Lacy-edged beef smashed over shaved onion with mustard, pickles, and two thin layers of cheese.

Chile and mushroom: Green Chile Melt serves 4 in about 40 minutes. A beef burger layered with roasted green chile, pepper jack, lime slaw, and a cool cumin crema. Mushroom Swiss Stack serves 4 in about 45 minutes. Deeply browned mushrooms, nutty Swiss cheese, and thyme mustard over a seared beef patty.

Plan alternative patties

Black bean: Black Bean Crunch Burger serves 4 in about 50 minutes. A crisp-edged black bean patty with toasted corn, lime, avocado, and a crunchy tortilla topping. Dry beans on a clean towel because excess water weakens the crust. Use a broad spatula and wait for a firm crust before attempting to turn each patty. Add tortilla chips only at the table so they stay crunchy.

Turkey: Turkey Herb Burger serves 4 in about 35 minutes. A tender turkey burger with grated onion, parsley, lemon, yogurt sauce, and peppery greens. Oil your hands before shaping because turkey mixture is naturally sticky. Clean the thermometer probe before and after checking the raw poultry mixture. Let the first side set fully so the patty releases without tearing.