Hamburger Cooking Time

The time to cook hamburger is dependent on thickness not weight. The total cooking time should be divided in half with each side cooked for 1/2 of the total time.

There are many variables in cooking hamburger, so cooking times may vary. The following times apply to a frying pan at 350°F, to have the center reach 160°F.

Thickness Time Per Side Total Time
1 inch 10 min. 20 min.
3/4 inch 6 min. 12 min.
1/2 inch 3 min. 6 min.