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Southern Soul Food Homemade Burger Recipe

Soul Food Homemade Burger Recipe (Stovetop And Seasoned the Black Folks Way)

My soul food homemade burgers are juicy, flavorful, and seasoned all the way through with onions, bell peppers, Worcestershire sauce, and soulful spices for the ultimate Southern-style burger.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 4
Calories: 568kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

  • Large cast iron skillet (or large, heavy pot or pan)

Ingredients

  • 1-1 ½ pounds ground beef 80/20
  • ½ cup green bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon seasoning salt Your favorite all-purpose seasoning salt (I used Famous Dave’s Steak & Burger Seasoning.)
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bell pepper, onion, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, paprika, and pepper.
  • Mix gently until just combined.
  • Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy pan over medium-high heat until very hot.
  • Place the burgers in the skillet.
  • Cook undisturbed for 3–5 minutes, until the edges begin to brown.
  • Flip once and cook an additional 3–5 minutes, depending on desired doneness.
  • Toast the buns, if desired, serve with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 2127mg | Potassium: 613mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 5mg

❤️ Shaunda's Soul Food Standard

Created and tested by Shaunda Necole, creator of The Soul Food Pot® (real cook, real kitchen). Rooted in African American culinary traditions, with modern shortcuts that never sacrifice flavor or legacy. No AI-generated instructions. Every measurement, timing note, and technique is written, cooked, and verified by Shaunda, with make-it-your-way guidance so you can cook confidently with the tools you have.

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