If you're making your own burger at home or in a restaurant There are some fundamental cooking tips you can use to create an excellent hamburger. Cook your burgers on one side for about two to four minutes, and then flip them over to cook the second side. This process is called "panade," and it keeps meat tender, even when overcooked. This technique is ideal for pregnant women, and children who don't like their burgers overcooked.

Cooking burgers on the stovetop