Servings
Font
Back
5.0 from 18 votes

The Best Grilled Burger Recipe

An easy recipe and all of the tips that you need for perfect, juicy grilled hamburgers!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 18 mins
Servings: 6 hamburgers
Calories: 271 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. ground beef (80/20 mix or 85/15 mix)
  • ¼ cup finely diced onion
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • Optional, for serving: sesame seed or brioche buns and other toppings

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Use a fork (or your fingers) to gently, evenly distribute the seasonings. Be careful that you don’t overwork the meat, which can result in a dry, dense burger.
  2. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions. Use cupped hands to gently toss one portion of meat into the shape of a loose ball. Flatten into a 1-inch patty, pressing a small dimple in the middle. This small indentation will prevent the burgers from “puffing up” during cooking. Repeat with remaining beef to shape 5 more patties. Place the patties on a tray that has been lined with wax paper or parchment paper. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Heat a gas grill or grill pan on high (about 450-500°F). Oil the cooking grate and cook until burgers are lightly charred on each side (about 3-4 minutes per side). The total cooking time will depend on the temperature of your grill and the thickness of your patties. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Keep the Meat Cold: Shape the patties quickly, and then give them time to chill in the refrigerator before cooking. If the meat gets too warm while you're forming the patties, the fat may melt and smear. This causes the fat to separate from the lean meat, so that more fat drips off during the cooking process and yields a dry, dense burger. The chilling time also helps the meat hold together so that your patties don't fall apart on the grill (since we're not using any binders like egg or bread crumbs).
  • Don't Over-Mix: Be gentle when combining your ingredients and shaping your patties. Over-mixing the meat will yield a dry, dense burger.
  • Toast the hamburger buns. This is personal preference, but a toasted bun is a nice finishing touch. Slice the buns in half, slather them with butter, and toast them in a toaster oven, on a griddle, or on the back of the grill away from the direct heat.
  • Double the ingredients to make 12 patties, or cut the ingredients in half for just 3 patties.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1hamburger patty (not including bun or toppings) Calories 271kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Sodium 701mg (29%) Potassium 511mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6hamburgers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 271

% Daily Value*

Serving 1hamburger patty (not including bun or toppings)
Calories 271kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 701mg 29%
Potassium 511mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 3mg 17%

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