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Grilled Burgers
by Bity · eightyrecipes.com
Juicy, well seasoned grilled burgers with a smoky char and a tender inside. This easy beef burger recipe uses just a few pantry seasonings and a simple thumbprint trick so the patties grill up flat and perfect every time.
A juicy grilled burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese on a bun
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 burgers
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 700 g ground beef 80/20, about 1.5 pounds
  • 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce mixed into the meat
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

For assembly (optional)

  • 8 burger buns
  • cheese slices, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the grill with a hot direct heat zone and a cooler indirect zone, and heat it to medium high.
  • In a bowl, mix the ground beef, BBQ sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until just combined. Try not to overwork the meat, or the burgers can turn out dense.
  • Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into smooth, even patties. Pressing each into a round cookie cutter gives you clean, uniform edges.
    Portioning ground beef and shaping it into uniform burger patties
  • Press a shallow dent into the center of each patty with your thumb, which keeps them from doming up as they cook.
  • Grill over direct heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, moving them to the cooler zone if you get flare ups, until they are cooked to your liking.
    Burger patties cooking on a charcoal grill and the seasoned beef mixture in a bowl
  • Toast the burger buns on the grill for 20 to 30 seconds if using.
  • Assemble the burgers with your favorite toppings and serve warm.

Notes

For food safety, ground beef should reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). If you prefer a pinker burger, cook to your own comfort level using an instant read thermometer. The thumbprint dent in the center is the key to flat, even patties instead of puffy domes. Do not press the burgers with a spatula while they cook, since that squeezes out the juices. Store cooked burgers in the fridge for up to 3 days, and freeze raw or cooked patties for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories 240 kcal
Fat 19 g
Saturated Fat 7 g
Protein 15 g
Carbohydrates 1 g
Sodium 350 mg
Nutrition is an estimate, calculated automatically.
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