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grilled hamburger on a bun with onion, tomato, and avocado

Best Grilled Hamburger Recipe

5 from 1 vote
These grilled burgers come out juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly every time. With the right timing, temperature, and a few simple tricks, you’ll never have to guess how long to grill burgers again.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 6-ounce burgers
Author: Molly Thompson

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck 80% lean (Note 1)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 4 burger buns of choice
  • Toppings: lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado, ketchup, mustard, etc.

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Form the ground beef into 4 (6-ounce) burger patties about 4 1/2 inches in diameter and 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Press your thumb into the center of each burger patty to form a small indent.
  • Brush the grill grates clean and wipe them down with a lightly oiled paper towel.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400-425°F).
  • While it’s preheating, mix the seasonings together in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of the burger patties generously with seasoning.
  • Place the burgers on the hot grill grill with the lid closed for 3-5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the burgers and your preferred doneness. It takes about 4 minutes on each side (8 minutes total) to grill a 3/4 inch burger to medium (140-145°F). See note 2 for other grill times and internal temperatures.
  • Serve the burgers with your choice of bun and toppings.

Recipe Equipment

Gas or Charcoal Grill

Notes

Note 1. Ground Meat. Choose a burger that is at least 20% fat for a tender, juicy burger. Lean hamburger is prone to drying out. We like to use ground chuck, but any type of ground beef will work.
Note 2. Grill Temps and Times.
  • Rare (130-135°F): 5-6 minutes total (roughly 2-3 minutes per side)
  • Medium Rare (130-135°F): 6–7 minutes total (roughly 3 minutes per side)
  • Medium (140-145°F): 7–8 minutes total (roughly 3-4 minutes per side)
  • Medium-well (145-150°F): 8-9 minutes total (roughly 4-5 minutes per side)
  • Well-done (160°F and above): 9-10 minutes total (roughly 5 minutes per side)
*The USDA recommends all ground beef be cooked to 160°F.
**Nutrition information is for the beef patty only. It does not include the bun or any toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger patty | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.1g | Protein: 29.6g | Fat: 34.1g | Cholesterol: 120.3mg | Sodium: 733.8mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 35.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg
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