Description
A perfectly juicy, smoky, and flavorful burger that’s perfect for any summer barbecue, family lunch, or casual dinner. This grilled burger recipe is easy to follow, customizable, and guarantees that classic charred flavor every time. Whether you love a simple cheddar and pickle stack or want to add gourmet toppings like caramelized onions and avocado, these burgers hit all the right notes. This recipe is not only delicious but also a fun way to bring people together around the grill.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 ratio)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 4 burger buns
- 4 cheese slices (cheddar, American, or Swiss)
- Lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- Pickles
- Condiments: ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Shape ground beef into 4 patties, slightly larger than buns, and press a small indentation in the center.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder.
- Grill patties for 4–5 minutes per side until desired doneness. Add cheese in the last minute.
- Toast buns lightly on the grill for about 1 minute.
- Assemble burgers: bottom bun, lettuce, patty with cheese, tomato, onion, pickles, condiments, and top bun.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Don’t overwork the meat for tender patties.
- Rest patties for a few minutes after grilling to retain juices.
- Experiment with toppings and condiments for creative variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg