Beef, ground, patties, frozen, cooked, broiled

Frozen ground beef patties are pre-formed, ready-to-cook burgers meant to go straight from the freezer or fridge onto a broiler, grill or skillet without thawing in many cases, which makes them a convenient staple for quick weeknight burgers. Broiling gives them a browned, slightly charred exterior similar to grilling, and they are typically served on a bun with classic burger toppings like cheese, lettuce, tomato and condiments, though crumbled leftover patties also work chopped into chili, tacos or a quick pasta sauce. Their uniform shape and thickness make them cook more evenly and predictably than hand-formed patties.

Keep them solidly frozen until ready to cook, and once thawed, cook them promptly and do not refreeze; cooked leftovers should go into the fridge within a couple hours and be used within a few days. A standard patty weighs about 85 grams, and per 100 grams they deliver 295 calories with 23 grams of protein, a substantial 46% DV of protein that makes them an easy lean-forward centerpiece for a meal despite their 21.8 grams of fat per 100 grams. They also provide 13% DV of iron per 100 grams and, at 77 mg of sodium, are relatively low in sodium for a processed meat product, so most of the sodium in a burger meal typically comes from the bun, cheese and condiments rather than the patty itself.