Grilled Hamburgers Recipes

DELICIOUS GRILLED HAMBURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill for high heat.
• In a medium bowl, lightly mix together the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke and garlic powder. Form into 3 patties, handling the meat minimally. Brush both sides of each patty with some oil, and season with seasoned salt.
• Place the patties on the grill grate, and cook for about 5 minutes per side, until well done.

THE BEST GRILLED BURGERS

Steps:

• Form the ground beef into four 8-ounce patties. A quick and easy way to do this is to divide the meat into 4 piles. Place a pile on the top of a deli container lid. Take a second deli container lid and place the top of it against the meat. Press down evenly and firmly and watch as a perfect patty forms. Repeat with the remaining meat. Make an indentation in the middle of each patty with your thumb to keep the burger from shrinking as it cooks.
• Sprinkle each patty on both sides with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Lightly brush the grill grates with oil. Grill the patties, indentation-side up, until marked on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook until marked and slightly firm, about 4 more minutes for medium-rare. For cheeseburgers, top with 1 slice cheese during the last minute of cooking if desired; cover the grill to melt. Remove to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
• While the burgers cook, place the onion slices on the grill (try to keep them together in a disk). Cook until they are golden on one side, about 4 minutes, then flip with a metal spatula and sprinkle generously with salt. Cook on the other side until the onions are lightly charred and softened through, about 4 minutes, and transfer to a plate.
• Right before serving, toast the buns cut-side down on the grill. Top the bottom bun with a burger patty and layer with grilled onion, lettuce and a slice of tomato. Spread the inside of the top of each bun with some mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup. Arrange the pickle chips on top. Flip over to top the burgers and secure with a toothpick if desired.

THE BEST HOMEMADE GRILLED HAMBURGERS

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl add the ground beef and then sprinkle the remaining ingredients on top.
• Fold the meat a few times to incorporate the ingredients. This should take only about 30 to 45 seconds. Do NOT overmix the meat.
• On a large plate or serving tray lined with parchment paper place your meat in the center. Score the meat with the side of your hand into 6 evenly spaced sections.
• Tear off each section and carefully form each into a patty that is approximately one inch thick and 4 inches across. As you form the patty, be sure to form it with a ½ inch indention in the center
• Cover the formed patties with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator until ready to grill.
• Heat your grill to Medium-HIGH heat.
• Place patties on the grill over direct heat. Cook for 3 minutes, then flip. Do NOT press down on the patties.
• For medium-rare cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F
• For medium burgers, cook until internal temperature reaches 145°F
• For well-done burgers, cook until internal temperature reaches 160°F
• When you have about 1 minute left on the cooking time, add the cheese to the burgers, and close the lid to allow it to melt.
• Remove burgers from the grill and let them rest for 3 minutes before serving.

PERFECT GRILLED BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Form ground beef (preferably chuck) into 6-ounce patties and make an indentation in each. Season the patties on both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly brush the grill grates with vegetable oil, then grill the patties, indentation-side up, until marked on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until marked and slightly firm, about 3 more minutes for medium doneness. For cheeseburgers, top with 2 slices cheese during the last minute of cooking; cover the grill to melt.