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BEST Hamburger Recipe Ever (Perfect Juicy Burger!)

Best Hamburger Recipe (Perfect and Juicy Burger) – Nothing beats a juicy burger topped with fresh veggies on a toasted bun with a slice of cheese smothered with an irresistible burger sauce. These tasty burgers are ready in less than 20 minutes and a must-make for your next cookout or BBQ gathering—no fillers or binders in this recipe. You can easily double or triple this recipe. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 727 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Burger
  • 1 pound ground beef 80% lean, 20% fat for juiciness
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper to taste
Burger Sauce
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • ⅔ cup mayonnaise
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon mustard optional
  • ¼ cup dill relish optional
Burger Toppings
  • 4 Brioche burger buns or buns of choice
  • 4 lices medium cheddar cheese thick sliced
  • 1 large tomato sliced into 8 rings
  • 8 leaves green leaf lettuce
  • ½ medium red onion thinly sliced into rings
  • ½ cup dill pickle slices
  • Additional ideas: blue cheese spread caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms,

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. See notes for the stovetop method.
  2. Make the burger sauce by combining all the desired ingredients in a small bowl and mixing until well combined. Test flavor and adjust to preference. 
  3. Add the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix by hand until the meat mixture is smooth. 
  4. Divide the ground beef mixture into 4 parts in the bowl. 
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, wax paper, or aluminum foil. One at a time, form patties with your hands (or a burger press)—about 1/2- 1" thick (depending on your preference for a thick or thin burger) and a little wider than the burger buns. 
  6. Place patties on the baking sheet. Use a spoon, or your thumb, to press a dent in the center of each burger patty (this prevents a puffy center as they cook). Add a little more salt and pepper to both sides. 
  7. Place the patties on the hot grill and cook for about 2-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting the time for your desired doneness. Flip burgers when juices start to gather on top of the burger and you have a good sear. Avoid flipping multiple times. 
  8. Optional: Add cheese slices during the last minute of cooking and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
  9. Toast the burger buns on the grill for a minute or two until they are lightly browned.
  10. Assemble with burger sauce and desired toppings and enjoy your perfect juicy hamburgers! 

Notes

  • Stove Top Hamburgers: 
  • Preheat a cast iron skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
  • Prepare burger patties as directed above. 
  • Place the patties in the hot skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer if you prefer a more well-done burger.
  • Optional: Add cheese slices on top of the patties during the last minute of cooking and cover with a lid to melt the cheese. Toast the burger buns in the pan for a minute or two, until they are lightly browned.
  • Assemble your burgers with any classic burger toppings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 727kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 53g (82%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 18g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 1282mg (53%) Potassium 649mg (19%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 2735IU (55%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 234mg (23%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 727

% Daily Value*

Calories 727kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 53g 82%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18g 106%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 1282mg 53%
Potassium 649mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 2735IU 55%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 234mg 23%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.