The 62-Cent ALDI Find I Wish I Had Tried Sooner

The smell of burgers sizzling on a hot grill is one of the scents that signals to my brain each year that it's summer. For my family, summer means more casual, impromptu hangouts, easy, grill-focused dinners, being outdoors, and connecting with the people we love.

I have always made my burgers from scratch—nothing compares to a homemade burger—but my sister, whose husband works long hours in the film industry, started having weekly burger nights to simplify her life. She uses frozen burgers from Costco for a night of minimal cooking, and she and her boys love the ritual. Her youngest even requested burgers as his birthday dinner recently. And I admit I get a little excited whenever we're invited to burger night.

So when I saw that ALDI was carrying a 24-pack of quarter-pound beef burgers, I made an impromptu decision to incorporate my sister's minimalist approach to hosting and grilling into my family's routine. Was I being too risky jumping into a box of 24 burgers at once? Would we spend less time cooking this summer and more time hanging out with family and friends? And could these frozen patties live up to the hype of my sister's easy-breezy barbecues?

Only time will tell, but they're living up to my high hopes so far. These "restaurant-quality" burgers are excellent for simple summer Friday night dinners or higher-traffic cookouts when you don't have the time (or energy) to hand-shape dozens of patties. They're convenient, delicious, and a perfect freezer-stocker for impromptu grilling all summer.

What I Love About ALDI's Quarter-Pound Beef Burgers

For just $14.99, each six-pound box contains 24 individually quick-frozen (IQF) quarter-pound patties, which works out to about $2.50 a pound or 62 cents a burger. The IQF process claims to lock in freshness and juiciness, and you can easily grab the number of burgers you need without thawing the whole box. Plus, the patties have a perforated surface that ensures faster cooking and prevents that annoying cupping that can happen with burgers.

I'm used to hand-making my burgers, so while frozen patties are a big pivot, I was impressed by how juicy and flavorful they were. They're higher in fat, which might irk some folks, but the fat adds a rich flavor for a classic burger experience. Everything in moderation, right?

How I Cook ALDI's Quarter-Pound Beef Burgers

One of my favorite things about these burgers is how quickly they grill up. In the 15 minutes it took my husband to cook the burgers from frozen, I prepared all the toppings and a crisp Caesar salad. Together, we whipped up our entire dinner (plus leftovers) in about 20 minutes.

My kids liked them so much that my daughter (who's now eating meat again) even asked if we could do a build-your-own-burger bar at an upcoming family event. They also repurpose well as leftovers. Inspired by a recipe I found for a burger bowl, I warmed up a leftover burger and added it to my salad for lunch today. 

The strangest benefit to having a box of burgers in my freezer is how much it has positively impacted my well-being. While burgers and well-being probably sounds like an oxymoron, knowing I had something easy to turn to this weekend removed the barrier of having friends over. We often want to invite people for a last-minute dinner but forgo it because we need more time to shop and prepare food. These burgers make it feel so much easier.

My go-to toppings are a smear of mustard, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, punchy onion, and tangy dill pickles—things we always have in the fridge. Inviting people to join us only requires fresh buns, plus any other sides we want to add. 

I love the idea of leaning into "easy" this summer, and ALDI's Quarter-Pound Beef Burgers are one way I can do that. They're convenient, tasty, and perfect for everything from casual family dinners to full-blown backyard bashes. Like all ALDI finds, they're only available while quantities last. So, if you're also keen on easy, head to your nearest store and grab a box before they're all out!