To add goose fat to 5% mince to make half decent burgers?

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Partner has bought 5% fat mince to make burgers for dinner tonight 🙄 they will be so dry and horrible. I was wondering if I can add fat content by stirring in goose fat, adding butter, anything like that to make them juicy - or will this just be utterly disgusting???

I wouldn’t. It takes a lot to get the balance right.

it will be horrible. Put a cheese filling in the centre. The fat from this will seep out

We always use 5% fat for burgers, they’re never dry. It’s how you cook them.

or will this just be utterly disgusting???

Yes. I’m feeling ill just thinking about it….!!

I also use 5% fat mince and never had a dry burger.

As long as you don't overcook them, 5% mince is fine for burgers

I would either put some cheese in the middle, or cook the burgers with some bacon rashers or sausages.

I always use 5% and they're great.
Are you overcooking?

don't
though I would add finely chopped onions and a small amount of finely grated cheese for fkavour & texture.

Make sloppy joes instead for a change?

Not goose fat - will be too cloying.

I add olive oil to him to help the mince stick together

Maybe overcooking then - 5 percenters, what's the secret??

I always use 5% mince. Always fine.

I used 5 percent when on slimming world, my partner combined an egg and bread crumbs with the mince and shallowed fried them rather than in the oven. Added melted cheese, lettuce, tomato and fried onions when done, all good and not dry.

not watched this video for a few months, but I think it covers fat content, among other things.

www.carnaldish.com/recipes/the-best-homemade-smash-burgers/

They're not necessarily dry but the fat definitely adds more flavour and makes it a more balanced meal than 5%. I'd add some egg, plenty of seasoning and don't overcook.

Update - made the patties very thin and fried them for a shorter time than usual - not dry at all! Thanks MN, it's been the way I cooked them all along!!

(Youngest child still spurned them though. Don't know why I bother 😆)

I’d add some Parmesan cheese but this might not be right!!!