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Grilled Hamburgers | Your “Go To” All-American Classic Burger

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Grilled hamburgers are seasoned and cooked to perfection! Add your favorite toppings and condiments for a delicious summer-time favorite meal! These classic All-American burgers will be your “go to” recipe for your barbecue gatherings! 

 

grilled hamburgers with lettuce and tomato

 

Grilled Hamburgers

Sometimes you just want a good juicy burger without all the frills! That’s they way this hamburger was prepared. Simple seasoning with lots of flavor that stands on its own, and just as tasty with all your favorite toppings. Alan always adds mustard on his burger. For him, burgers are incomplete without mustard!

I like to add fresh veggies like tomatoes and lettuce. Oh, I’ve been stacking mine with avocado slices too!

 

grilled hamburger with potato chips

 

How to make grilled hamburgers

The key to keeping your burger juicy is to make sure you are gentle with the ground beef. The more you handle the meat the tougher it will become, so avoid those hamburger presses that smoosh and pack down the meat.

 

ingredients for grilled hamburgers in clear bowl

 

The best burgers are gently formed with your hands, which brings me to another tip I like to pass along, be sure to salt the burgers just before cooking on the grill. The salt helps retain the moisture as well enhance the flavor of the burger!

 

spices for grilled hamburgers

 

Also, see the little indentation in each patty?  This helps cook the meat evenly and you will end up with perfectly tasty burger, not a balled up meatball!

 

patties on a baking sheet for grilled hamburgers

 

What to serve with grilled hamburgers

Looking for ideas to serve with these burgers?

How about fresh fruit salad from The Foodie Affair

Hawaiian style macaroni salad lightened up from the Foodie Affair

Old-Fashioned Potato Salad from Love Bakes Good Cakes

Baked Sweet Potato Fries from Center Cut Cook

Need something for your vegetarian guests? This Sweet Potato Veggie Burger is another “go to” recipe that I make often!

 

Grilled hamburgers on a wooden plate

How long to grill hamburgers

How do you like your meat?

Medium Rare (130-135° F): Grill for 3 minutes, flip, grill for 4 more minutes.
Medium (135-150° F): Grill for 3 minutes, flip, grill for 5 more minutes.
Medium Well (150-165° F): Grill for 3 minutes, flip, grill for 6 more minutes.
Well Done (165° F and up): Grill for 3 minutes, flip, grill for 7 more minutes.
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Addicted to Grilling

 

grilled hamburgers with a side of chips

 

 

Yield: 4 hamburgers

Classic Grilled Hamburger

Classic Grilled Hamburger

All-American grilled hamburgers will be your "go to" burger patty recipe for your barbecue gatherings! 

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef with 15-20 percent fat1/2 cup onion, chopped1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon soy sauce1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste4 hamburger buns Toppings and condiments of your choice: avocado, lettuce, tomato, cheese, mustard, ketchup
  • 1 pound ground beef with 15-20 percent fat
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 hamburger buns

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to high heat.
  2. In a small bowl whisk together the Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder. Gentle fold into meat with chopped onions. Divide meat into 4 portions and with your hands form ¾" thick patties that are about 4 - 4½ inches in diameter. Form an indentation in the middle of each patty. Season with fresh pepper and put in the refrigerator for about an hour (or more if you can).
  3. Before grilling let the meat stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. Season with kosher salt right before cooking.
  4. Toast hamburger buns and top the burger with your favorite toppings and condiments.

Notes

How do you like your meat?

Medium Rare (130-135° F): Grill for 3 minutes, flip, grill for 4 more minutes.

Medium (135-150° F): Grill for 3 minutes, flip, grill for 5 more minutes.

Medium Well (150-165° F): Grill for 3 minutes, flip, grill for 6 more minutes.

Well Done (165° F and up): Grill for 3 minutes, flip, grill for 7 more minutes.

*source

Addicted to Grilling

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1401Total Fat: 52gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 209mgSodium: 912mgCarbohydrates: 154gFiber: 21gSugar: 61gProtein: 86g
Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.
© Sandra Shaffer
Cuisine: American / Category: Main Dish

 

I hope you are enjoying the Memorial Day weekend, and be sure to keep those that serve and their loved ones that are experiencing separation in your thoughts.  A special prayer for those heroes that didn’t come home.

 

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  12. Rachael

    I love a simple hamburger! I’m so happy it’s grilling season so I can start making these again! thanks for sharing!

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  13. Elizabeth O.

    That looks delicious. My family loves burgers andI like trying out different burger recipes. I will definitely try yours.

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    • Sandra Shaffer

      We’ve used a press for years too. Mainly because I wanted the perfect circumference. It got lost in a move and I never replaced it and who cares if my burgers are not full circles 🙂

      Reply

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