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best grilled hamburger recipe
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This recipe guarantees juicy, flavorful grilled hamburgers every time, perfect for busy weeknights and backyard BBQs. It focuses on technique and quality ingredients to transform your grilling game.
Ingredients
- 2 lb Ground Beef (80/20 Chuck)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Fine Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 8 Brioche or Potato Hamburger Buns, split
- 8 slices Cheese (optional) (Cheddar, American, or Swiss)
- Toppings (Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles)
Instructions
- Prepare the Patties: Gently combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Avoid overmixing. Form 8 patties, about 0.75-inch (2 cm) thick, with a small center indentation to prevent bulging.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high (400-450F / 200-230C). Grates should sizzle; lightly brush with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill Burgers & Melt Cheese: Place patties on the hot grill. Cook 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium, flipping once for beautiful grill marks and char. Resist pressing patties with your spatula (this squeezes out juices). Target 145-160F (63-71C) for doneness. For cheeseburgers, add cheese slices during the last 1-2 minutes and close the grill lid to help it melt perfectly.
- Toast the Buns: During the last minute of grilling, toast split buns cut-side down on grates until lightly golden brown with faint grill lines.
- Rest and Serve: Remove burgers and rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. This crucial step allows juices to redistribute. Serve immediately on toasted buns with desired toppings.
Notes
Always opt for freshly ground beef from a reputable butcher for best flavor and texture. Good quality cheese slices melt smoothly for richer taste. Crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion add vital freshness and crunch. Ensure grill grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking. Avoid overcooking; use a meat thermometer for desired doneness (145-160F / 63-71C). To prevent patties from falling apart, avoid overmixing beef and keep meat cold when forming patties.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 380 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg