Description

Juicy, flavorful ground beef burgers made in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, these burgers are budget-friendly, kid-approved, and easy to customize with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or ½ tsp dried oregano and ½ tsp dried basil)
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or ½ teaspoon table salt)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg
8 hamburger buns (brioche or potato preferred)
8 slices cheddar cheese
Lettuce, tomato, and pickles for serving
Burger sauce (ketchup, mayo, and paprika) or store-bought sauce
Butter or oil for brushing buns

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, diced onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
Divide the meat mixture into 8 equal portions (about 4 ounces each). Gently shape into patties about ¾-inch thick. Make a slight indent in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent puffing.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Clean grates and lightly oil them with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
Place patties on the grill. Do not move them for the first 4-5 minutes to allow a char to form. Flip the patties.
If adding cheese, place slices on the patties now. Close the lid and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
While burgers cook, brush the cut sides of the buns with melted butter or oil. Place cut-side down on the grill for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Remove burgers from the grill and let them rest for 2-3 minutes to redistribute juices.
Assemble burgers on toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

[‘Keep the meat cold until mixing to ensure juicy burgers.’, ‘Do not press the patties while cooking, as this squeezes out juices.’, ‘Let burgers rest for 2-3 minutes after grilling to retain moisture.’, ‘Patties can be frozen raw for up to 3 months or cooked and frozen for up to 2 months.’, ‘For a lighter version, use 90/10 beef, skip cheese, and serve on lettuce wraps.’]

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burger with bun an
Calories: 450
Sodium: 600
Fat: 22
Carbohydrates: 30
Protein: 28

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