Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty cooked, pan-broiled

A 70/30 ground beef patty is the classic fatty burger blend, its higher fat content bastes the meat as it cooks and gives a juicier, richer bite than leaner grinds, along with better browning and a deeper crust when pan-broiled. This ratio is favored for smash burgers and diner-style patties because the fat renders out into the pan and helps create a crisp, caramelized exterior. It pairs well with classic burger toppings like cheese, onion, and pickles, or crumbled into chili and pasta sauces where the extra fat adds richness to the finished dish.

When cooking, a hot, well-preheated pan gives the best browned crust, and letting rendered fat drain off before adding sauces keeps a dish from becoming greasy. This patty comes in at 238 calories and 15.5 g fat per 100 g after pan-broiling, providing 22.9 g protein and 46% of the Daily Value for protein per 100 g, making it a satisfying protein source when the higher fat content fits into how the rest of a meal is put together. Its sodium is relatively low at 92 mg per 100 g, so most of a burger's saltiness typically comes from added seasoning, cheese, or condiments.