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Learn how to grill juicy burgers with tips on meat, seasoning, and toppings for perfect grilled burgers every time!
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There’s nothing quite like a juicy burger hot off the grill. Whether you are hosting a backyard BBQ or it’s burger night in your house, knowing how to grill burgers makes all of the difference!
Tips:
- Flip only once.
- Avoid pressing down on the patties with a spatula – we want all of the juices to stay inside!
- Season just before adding the meat to the grill.
The next time you get a hankering for a good grilled burger, remember that it is so easy to have a juicy, delicious burger at home! All you need is fresh meat, basic buns, a few seasonings, and all of your favorite toppings and condiments.
Let’s go grill!
❤️ Ashley
how to grill burgers: juicy burgers every time!
Grilling burgers is one of the easiest things you can grill. Here’s a brief overview of how to do it. The full written instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Choose the right meat: I like to use 80/20 ground beef or ground chuck. If you want juicy burgers, you’ll need a little fat. Leaner options will not be as juicy.
- Form your patties: I like to use about ¼ pound of meat per patty and shape the meat into 3/4-1″ thick patties.
- Season: keep it simple with just salt and pepper or add additional seasonings like garlic powder and onion powder.
- Prep the grill: clean the grates, then lightly oil to prevent the burgers from sticking. Grill should be preheated to 400-450 degrees.
- Grill: how long you grill the burgers depends on your desired doneness and the specifics of your grill, but in general, here’s how long it will take:
- Medium-rare: 3-4 minutes per side
- Medium: 4-5 minutes per side
- Well-done: 5-6 minutes per side
- Toast the buns – this part is optional but I like to lightly butter both sides of the buns and toast them for about a minute until they are warm and golden.
- Rest the burgers – rest the burger patties for 3-5 minutes before serving.
- Serve
Sides for Grilled Burgers
Now that you know how to grill burgers, let’s talk about what to serve with them!
- Fries, potato chips, or potato wedges
- Classic Potato Salad
- Easy Macaroni Salad
- Baked Beans
- Pickles
- Corn on the Cob
- Fruit salad
Toppings and Condiments
When serving burgers, here are some condiment and topping ideas:
- Condiments: ketchup, mustard, mayo, BBQ sauce, 1000 Island dressing
- ClassicToppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles
- Extras: bacon (bake your bacon), pickled jalapeños, avocado slices, pickled onions
I hope you find this guide helpful! Enjoy!
How to Grill Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 or ground chuck)
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- 4 hamburger buns
- toppings: cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, mustard, mayo, etc.
Instructions
- Prepare the grill: clean the grates with a grill brush, lightly oil the grates, and preheat the grill to 400-450 degrees.
- Form your patties: divide 1 pound of ground beef into 4. Form 4 patties so that they are about 3/4-1 inch thick and slightly wider than your buns. Press a small indentation in the center of the meat patty to prevent puffing.
- Season: liberally season both side with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Grill: place patties on the grill. Flip just once for the best result. Do not press down on the patties with a spatula. If desired, add cheese during the last 1-2 minutes of grilling. For best result, use a meat thermometer.– medium rare: 3-4 minutes per side– medium: 4-5 minutes per side– well-done: 5-6 minutes per side
- Toast buns: butter the cut sides of your buns and grill for 30-60 seconds, until warm and golden.
- Rest: remove the burgers from the grill and allow them to rest for 3-5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute.
- Build your burger: place a grilled burger on a toasted bun, then top with your favorite toppings and condiments.
