Freezing partially cooked hamburger patties

I want to make a large batch of hamburger patties from frozen ground beef (thawed properly). My question is, can I partially cook then freeze?

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Best Answer

It would be possible to come up with a protocol to do this safely, however the more time that meat spends in the so-called thermal danger zone the more you need to thoroughly cook it at the end. It's hard to understand what you would be gaining by doing this.

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Quick Answer about "Freezing partially cooked hamburger patties"

Place them in a single layer in a freezer bag on a tray and freeze immediately. They can be kept frozen for up to 3 months. Don't thaw your burgers at room temperature; place them in a single layer in the refrigerator until partially thawed, if possible.

Can you freeze pre made hamburger patties?

Yes, you can freeze beef burgers. Beef burgers can be frozen for around 4 months. You can freeze both cooked and uncooked patties. Wrap each individually, place them into a freezer bag and then into the freezer.

Is it better to freeze hamburger raw or cooked?

\u201cRaw meat and poultry maintain their quality longer (when frozen) than their cooked counterparts because moisture is lost during cooking.\u201d \u201cMeat and poultry defrosted in the refrigerator may be refrozen before or after cooking. If thawed by other methods, cook before refreezing.\u201d

How do you freeze raw hamburger patties?

Freeze them good and solid before attempting to move them to a bag. This helps them keep the shape you made them. Stack them with squares of parchment in between so they don't stick before putting them in a resealable zipper top freezer bag.

Can you freeze homemade burgers with egg?

In large bowl, combine beef, onions, green pepper, egg, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Mix until just combined, using spoon or hands. Divide mixture into 20 portions, shaping each into a round patty. Place on baking sheets and freeze until solid.

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