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Master Your Juicy Grilled Burger Secrets for Smoky Flavor

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Unlock juicy grilled burger secrets! This juicy cheeseburger recipe delivers restaurant-quality results from the patties to the buns.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 581
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Burger Ingredients:
  • 2 lb ground chuck beef (80/20)
  • fine sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
Classic Cheeseburger Toppings:
  • 6 burger buns
  • 6 slices medium cheddar cheese (thick sliced)
  • 1 large tomato sliced into 8 rings
  • 12 leaves green leaf lettuce
  • 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced into rings
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle slices

Method
 

  1. Slice and prepare all burger toppings and sauces.
  2. Spread softened or melted butter on the cut sides of the buns and toast them on a skillet or grill until golden brown.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium heat. Divide the ground beef into six 1/3-pound portions and form patties approximately 1/2-inch thick and 1 inch wider than the burger buns. Season the patties generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Grill the patties covered and indent-side up for 3 to 5 minutes per side. Flip the burgers once juices accumulate on top and a sear forms. Add cheese during the final 1 to 2 minutes of grilling, cover, and cook until the internal temperature reaches 155°F. Rest the patties for 5 minutes before serving to reach a final temperature of 160°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 581kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 32gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

How to Make Burger Sauces:
  • BBQ Aioli: 1/3 cup mayo + 1 tsp BBQ Sauce (we love sweet BBQ)
  • Mustard Aioli: 1/3 cup mayo + 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • Dijon Aioli: 1/3 cup mayo + 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • Fry Sauce: 1/3 cup mayo + 1 Tbsp ketchup