Costco is known for minimizing the number of options they stock for each type of product, but they seem to have taken a different approach to frozen hamburgers. They offer a few different Kirkland Signature beef patties, so burger fans can pick their favorite type. If you’re curious about all of Costco’s different burger offerings and wondering which Kirkland Signature frozen burger patties are right for you, you’ve come to the right place!
If beef burgers aren’t your thing, no worries! Costco carries a wide variety of burgers like the Amylu Chicken Burgers, Dr. Praegers Organic California Veggie Burgers, Trident Wild Pacific Pink Salmon Burgers, Connie’s Kitchen Chicken Burgers, Beyond Meat Beyond Burgers and the Yves Ultimate Veggie Burger.
Location in Store
All four kinds of burgers, the grass fed, angus chuck, lean ground beef and lean sirloin can be found in the freezer aisle at Costco. Some Costco’s may only care one or two kinds of beef patties but all four kinds do exist.
The item number for the grass fed is 1304326, the angus chuck patties item number is 1322063, the lean ground beef patties item number is is 50846 and the lean sirloin beef patties is 296549.
Taste
100% Grass-Fed Beef Patties
I personally like these a lot because I like leaner meats. My husband found them a bit dry and lacking in flavor and I tend to agree they aren’t as flavorful as the angus ground chuck burgers but I still like them.
They’re definitely not as moist as the angus chuck burgers and also turn out to be smaller than the angus chuck burgers once barbecued. I notice a few hard bites in the patty but not many.
Angus Ground Chuck and Beef Patties
The angus chuck burgers are very flavorful and moist. They’re bigger than the grass-fed burgers and don’t seem to shrink much when cooked.
When I saw that these were ground chuck I thought there would be gristle or hard bits in the burgers but there wasn’t! If you want a flavorful, moist, juicy burger with a bit of fat, these are what you’re looking for.
Lean Ground Beef Burger Patties
I prefer the taste of the sirloin burgers but I don’t mind these cheaper lean ground beef patties! I did a taste comparison of the two by barbecuing a lean ground beef pattie and a sirloin beef burger.
The lean ground beef patties from Costco have a bit more of a stronger, fattier flavor in comparison. The sirloin burgers have much less flavor despite both being seasoned the same way. The texture of the lean ground beef patties is a bit grainy and I noticed some bits of gristle in the burgers.
The size of the burgers is also smaller compared to the Kirkland Signature Lean Sirloin Beef Burgers. The overall flavor reminds me of burgers you’d get at a cheap burger stand or mass community barbecue.
Lean Sirloin Beef Patties
The sirloin beef burgers from Costco have one ingredient, sirloin beef. Yep, that’s it. No salt, no fillers, no seasoning. The lack of fillers and seasonings isn’t a problem in my opinion because the patties use high-quality sirloin beef. Another advantage of the simplicity of these burgers is that you can season them to your taste. I add a bit of seasoning and sometimes some barbecue sauce as well.
You probably do need to season these burgers, because they’ll taste a bit bland if you don’t. I don’t taste a ton of fat in the Kirkland Signature Lean Sirloin Beef Patties, but there’s enough in my opinion. I’ve never found them dry (unless it was from us overcooking them!). Finally, I don’t think they contain as much gristle or random hard chunks as some other frozen burgers seem to. The meat is consistently good quality.
I prefer these over the lean ground beef patties. They’re a little less flavorful out of the bag, but there’s less gristle and fat for sure.
Cost
100% Grass-Fed Beef Patties
The grass-fed burgers weigh one third of a pound each and there are 15 patties in the bag which costs $23.49 USD.
Angus Ground Chuck and Beef Patties
The angus chuck burgers weigh one third of a pound each and there are 18 in the bag, the bag costs $28.39 USD.
Lean Ground Beef Burger Patties
The cost of the lean ground beef burger patties from Costco is $24.99 Canadian. There are 24 individual one quarter pound patties in the bag.
Lean Sirloin Beef Patties
For $26.99 Canada, you get 18 Costco patties that weigh one third of a pound each.
Convenience
These Costco burgers barbecue easily, you could also pan-fry them. Be sure to check that the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit or 74 degrees Celsius to ensure they’re cooked thoroughly. Make sure to keep your burgers frozen and cook them from frozen too!
The burgers are not seasoned so you do have to season each pattie. I don’t think this is a big deal and I like being able to control what I put on my burgers! I would buy these if I were hosting a larger barbecue, summer birthday party, for camping or to bring to the lake.
The patties come in a bag and the patties are stacked one on top of the other with paper in between. If you want to just cook one burger for yourself, you totally can. Unfortunately, I have found the burgers can freeze together pretty badly sometimes. It can be hard to get the right number out, but careful yet forceful use of a butter knife usually gets the job done.
Nutrition
Calories
100% Grass-Fed Beef Patties
One patty contains 380 calories, 30 grams of fat, 100 milligrams of sodium, zero grams of carbohydrates, zero grams of fiber and sugar and 26 grams of protein.
Angus Ground Chuck and Beef Patties
One patty contains 440 calories, 38 grams of fat, 100 milligrams of sodium, zero grams of carbohydrates, fiber and sugar and 24 grams of protein. The angus chuck burgers are higher in calories and fat, but have less protein.
Lean Ground Beef Burger Patties
One quarter pound patty contains 210 calories, 14 grams of fat, two grams of carbohydrates, zero grams of fibre and sugar, 17 grams of protein and 55 milligrams of sodium.
Lean Sirloin Beef Patties
One patty contains 320 calories, 22 grams of fat, three grams of carbohydrates, zero grams of fibre and sugar, 26 grams of protein and 75 milligrams of sodium.
Which Costco burger has the most protein?
If protein is something you take seriously, the grass-fed and lean sirloin burgers have the most protein. The grass-fed burgers have 60 more calories, and eight more grams of fat compared to the lean sirloin beef patties for the same amount of protein.
Ingredients
All of the different kinds of burgers contain one ingredient which is beef. There is no added fillers or seasonings which is really nice! That means the burgers are dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free and basically free of all major allergens. They’re not suitable for vegans or vegetarians though!
Scoring
Taste:100% Grass-Fed Beef Patties 8.5/10 Angus Ground Chuck and Beef Patties 9/10 Lean Ground Beef Burger Patties 7.5/10 Lean Sirloin Beef Patties 9/10
Cost:6.5/10
Convenience:6/10
Nutrition:7.5/10 (Beef is naturally high in calories, fat and protein without additives, preservatives or unhealthy oils).
Overall
Must buy!
You can’t go wrong with any of the Costco burger patties. We’ve been buying them for years and have them weekly in the Summer months! I always look forward to barbecued burgers with the Russet House Sweet Potato Fries.
Have you tried the Costco Kirkland Signature Burger Patties? Which kind is your favorite?
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