Classic Grilled Burger
Fire up the grill and get ready to sink your teeth into the ultimate **Classic Grilled Burger**—a juicy, flavorful masterpiece that's easy to make and sure to satisfy! Made with an 80/20 blend of ground beef, these patties are perfectly seasoned with a simple mix of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder for bold, classic flavors. The patties are grilled to perfection, topped with melted cheddar cheese, and served on golden toasted buns with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and sweet onion. Customize your burger with your favorite condiments like ketchup, mustard, or creamy mayonnaise to make it truly your own. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 20 minutes, is ideal for summer cookouts, weeknight dinners, or game-day feasts. It’s the ultimate guide to homemade burgers—delicious, satisfying, and infinitely better than takeout!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 pieces hamburger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese slices
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 0 to taste ketchup
- 0 to taste mustard
- 0 to taste mayonnaise
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 375-400°F (190-204°C).
Step 2
In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until just combined.
Step 3
Divide the meat into 4 equal parts and shape each into a patty about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the middle of each patty to prevent puffing up during cooking.
Step 4
Once the grill is heated, lightly oil the grates. Place the patties on the grill, indent-side up, and cook for 3-4 minutes until they release easily from the grates.
Step 5
Flip the patties and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) for medium.
Step 6
Add a slice of cheddar cheese to each patty during the last minute of cooking and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
Step 7
Remove the patties from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes while you toast the hamburger buns on the grill, cut side down, for about 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Step 8
Assemble the burgers by placing each patty on a bun, topped with a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, slices of onion, and any desired condiments like ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise.
Step 9
Cover with the top bun and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1414.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2804.0 |
| Total Fat 205.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 87.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g | |
| Cholesterol 596.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5555.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 90.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 64.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.5g | |
| Protein 205.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 42.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1147.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 21.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2329.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories