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    Home » Meat Recipes » Grilled Hamburgers

    Grilled Hamburgers

    Last updated: Dec 15, 2022 · Recipes developed by Vered DeLeeuw and nutritionally reviewed by Rachel Benight MS, RD · This website generates income via ads and uses cookies.

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    These grilled hamburgers are ready in just 25 minutes and are truly easy to make.

    Simply mix ground beef with tasty spices, form the mixture into patties, then grill them for 10 minutes. Voila - dinner is ready!

    Three grilled hamburgers photographed on the grill.

    These tasty burgers are part of my easy weeknight-dinner rotation. They are juicy, intensely flavorful, and so easy to make! This is such an easy recipe, and it produces reliably juicy patties.

    I mix and form the patties in the morning and refrigerate them. When it's time for dinner, I grill them in a grill pan for ten minutes. Served with a simple side dish such as a tomato salad, this is as easy as dinner can get.

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Expert tip
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Variation
    • Serving suggestions
    • Storing leftovers
    • Related recipes
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    Ingredients

    You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make these delicious and juicy grilled hamburgers. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

    • Ground beef: I use a lean ground beef mixture, 85% lean and 15% fat.
    • Kosher salt and black pepper: If using fine salt, you should reduce the amount you use, or the burgers could turn out too salty.
    • Spices: I use garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chili powder. It's important to make sure the spices you use are fresh. A stale spice can easily ruin a dish.
    • Oil for the grill: I prefer using avocado oil, which is very suitable for high-heat cooking.
    The ingredients needed to grill burgers.

    Instructions

    Making these tasty burgers is so easy! Scroll down to the recipe card for the details. Here are the basic steps:

    • Season the beef. Mix a pound of lean ground beef with salt, pepper, and spices.
    • Shape into patties. Divide the mixture into four parts and form them into patties.
    • Cook the burgers. At this point, you can either grill the hamburgers right away or refrigerate them for a few hours.
    A six-photo collage showing the steps for grilling burgers.

    Expert tip

    As stated above, I use a lean ground beef mixture, 85% lean and 15% fat. I wouldn't go any leaner than that when making burgers or the patties will end up too dry.

    Frequently asked questions

    What type of beef should I use?

    Ideally, you would use fresh ground chuck from your butcher. But let's be realistic - most of us just grab a vacuum-packed block of ground beef when we cook at home.

    So it's fine to use that, but do use lean ground beef (85/15). If you use extra lean ground beef your burgers will turn out quite dry and not as flavorful.

    How do you season hamburgers?

    You can simply season them with salt and pepper. So you could shape the patties, then sprinkle them with salt and pepper and grill.

    But I like to use quite a few seasonings that I mix into the beef, including onion and garlic powders, paprika, and chili powder. When I have fresh parsley on hand, I add that too.

    Should I make a dimple in the patties?

    There's some controversy on whether one should make a dimple in burgers prior to cooking to help them stay flat.

    I do make a dimple, but it's completely up to you. I can't say that the dimple is all that effective anyway!

    Variation

    If you'd like to make cheeseburgers, you can top each patty with a slice of your favorite cheese during the last minute of grilling. Cover the grill or the grill pan so that the cheese can melt. 

    Alternatively, finish cooking the burgers, top them with cheese, and briefly microwave them to melt the cheese, about 30 seconds for 4 burgers.

    Serving suggestions

    • I usually serve these burgers on cloud bread, although sometimes we just skip the bread and use a knife and a fork. 90-second bread is also good, and easier to make than cloud bread.
    • As for side dishes, I like to serve them with jicama fries or with zucchini fries.
    • If you happen to have some sauteed onions (or if you have the patience for making them), they make a great topping for burgers.
    • Another surprisingly good burger topping is pimento cheese.

    Storing leftovers

    You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them in the microwave, covered, on 50% power. You can also freeze these burgers for up to three months.

    Grilled hamburgers photographed on the grill.

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    Grilled Hamburgers.
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    Juicy Grilled Hamburgers

    A truly easy recipe for grilled hamburgers. Quickly mix ground beef with spices, form into atties, then grill them for less than 10 minutes.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4 burgers
    Calories: 248kcal
    Author: Vered DeLeeuw
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    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 lb. lean ground beef (85/15)
    • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • Avocado oil for the grill

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • In a large bowl, use clean hands to mix together all the ingredients except the oil.
    • Form the mixture into four patties, each of them about 4 ounces in weight, 3.5 inches in diameter, and ½ inch thick.
    • Preheat a grill or a grill pan on medium-high heat. Lightly brush the grill with oil.
    • With your thumb, make a slight depression in the center of each patty, to help the hamburgers cook evenly and maintain their shape.
    • Cook the hamburgers, dimpled side up, for 4 minutes. Turn and cook them on the other side, about 3 more minutes for medium doneness.* 
    • If you'd like to make cheeseburgers, you can top each burger patty with a slice of your favorite cheese during the last minute of grilling. Cover the grill or the grill pan so that the cheese can melt. Alternatively, finish cooking the burgers, top them with cheese, and briefly microwave them to melt the cheese, about 30 seconds for 4 burgers.

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    NOTES

    *This is a rough guideline. How long you need to grill will ultimately depend on how hot your grill is, on the thickness of the patties, and on your desired level of doneness.
    The USDA recommends cooking ground meats to 160°F.
    I use a lean ground beef mixture, 85% lean and 15% fat. I wouldn't go any leaner than that when making burgers or the patties will end up too dry.

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    NUTRITION PER SERVING

    Serving: 1burger | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.5g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 355mg | Fiber: 0.5g
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    Vered Deleeuw Vered DeLeeuw, LL.M., CNC, has been following a low-carb real-food diet and blogging about it since 2011. She's a Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), has taken courses at the Harvard School of Public Health, and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets, including Healthline, HuffPost, Today, Women's Health, Shape, and Country Living. Click to learn more about Vered.

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