How can I fix my bulk frozen burgers?

I wonder if you’re cooking them long enough. Could you try cooking them an additional 2 minutes on each side?

@Hawaii_Jake I will do that next time. Thanks.

@RedDeerGuy1 Another trick you can try is to pat them with a paper towel after you cook them. It will dry some of the grease.

maybe let them thaw before you cook them.

@ragingloli I never thought of that. Thanks.

Take out one burger the night before and put it on a plate in the refrigerator to thaw to cook the next day.

@Hawaii_Jake I will do that now. Will update tomorrow.

@RedDeerGuy1 It would be really good if you took some basic cooking classes. Can be done online.

Have you tried cutting one up to see if they’re done in the middle? If that’s not the case, you could either cook them longer (on a lower setting), or slice them up horizontally before cooking.

I buy things like chicken breasts and ground turkey in bulk and divide into quart Ziploc bags and freeze.

A couple of days before I plan to use one, I put it in the fridge to thaw.

Cook at a slightly higher temperature to brown the meat !

If you crumble for tacos, burger gravy & biscuits or something you can ‘dry’ them out easier. Maybe a meatloaf.

Given enough time to thaw beforehand, thaw the burgers on paper towels to remove the extra moisture.

You can fry them in a skillet BUT you have to keep it dry. When I do this I keep a paper towel in the skillet using tongs to hold it and keep all juice and grease sopped up. If your burgers are wet in the freezer it is too warm. Get a thermostat to check it. Zero to -20 is the range for your freezer. Also, someone above said to thaw the burgers before cooking. You should cook them right from the freezer. Read the package.

https://thekitchenjournal.com/can-you-cook-frozen-hamburger-meat-the-complete-guide/

If none of the above work well, I’d consider thawing them, combining and turning them into meatballs or meatloaf.

Are you putting salt & pepper and other seasonings on them ?

@Tropical_Willie No. They are pre-seasoned.

Update will try cooking one defrosted patty now. 6–8 minutes a side. On setting number two of my electric frying pan.

Update the outer edge of the burger was delicious. The center was too moist and juicy. I will only make one half of single patties, at one time, as they are too filling. Will cook longer next time. Thanks @all : )

I will stop buying the bulk box of 16 patty cheap burgers. I will stick to the premium 6–8 burger boxes from now on. I like the Harvest burgers, and will stick to them.

I’m glad you’ve figured it out.

Actually, my method for reducing grease is to fill the pan with water halfway up the side of the burger, on a low setting. I pour off the water before I flip, then add more water. After fully cooked, I drain the remaining water, raise the temp, then cook both sides to seal the meat.
This drains away excess fat, without burning the meat.

Chili, loose meat burgers, sloppy joes, enchiladas, tamales, tacos, lasagna, spaghetti sauce…

Actually, my method…

When someone named Patty Melt talks about ground beef preparation, you best listen!

If they’re too moist, you need to bake them in the oven at a low temperature for a long period of time. Then after that, fry ‘em as usual.