Description
This Juicy Grilled Burgers recipe delivers perfectly seasoned, flavorful beef patties cooked over charcoal for a smoky taste. The burgers are topped with melted cheese and served on toasted buns with your choice of fresh toppings and sauces, making it a classic and satisfying meal perfect for any grilling occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burgers
- 4 ground chuck patties, 20% fat content (5 oz. each)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 slices of cheese (your favorite type)
For Serving
- 4 burger buns (buttered and toasted)
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced onions
- Dill pickles
- Lettuce leaves
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Avocado slices
- Pineapple slices
- Burger sauce
- Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Prepare Patties: Divide the ground chuck into 4 equal portions of 5 ounces each. Gently shape each portion into a patty about ½-inch thicker and slightly wider than your burger buns. Press a shallow indentation along the edge of each patty to prevent it from puffing up during cooking. Place the formed patties on a plate and repeat with all portions.
- Season Patties: Generously season both sides of each burger patty with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance flavor.
- Preheat Grill: Light charcoal in a grill chimney until covered with grayish-white ash. Spread coals evenly on one side of the grill’s charcoal grate. Replace the cooking grate, cover, and preheat for 5 minutes. Once heated, clean and oil the grill grate to prevent sticking.
- Grill Burgers: Place patties directly over the hot coals. Close the grill lid and open vents to maintain airflow. Cook the burgers, flipping often, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F using an instant-read thermometer for medium doneness.
- Melt Cheese: Move the burgers to the cooler side of the grill. Place a slice of cheese on each patty and continue cooking until the cheese melts and the internal temperature reaches 155°F, indicating the perfect melt and a slightly more cooked burger.
- Rest and Serve: Transfer the burgers to a plate and cover loosely with foil to rest. Serve each burger on a toasted bun with your choice of toppings such as sliced tomatoes, onions, pickles, lettuce, avocado, pineapple, and your favorite condiments. Enjoy your juicy grilled burger!
Notes
- Do not overwork the meat when forming patties; gentle handling keeps the burgers tender.
- Creating an indentation on the burger edge prevents excessive puffing during grilling.
- Using a two-zone fire (hot and cool side) allows you to sear the burgers and then melt the cheese without burning.
- Use an instant-read meat thermometer for precise doneness and food safety.
- Customize toppings and sauces to complement your preferred burger style.