Juicy Beef Patties Grilled (Printable Version)

Juicy seasoned beef patties grilled and layered with fresh veggies and melted cheddar on soft buns.

# What You Need:

→ Beef Patties

01 - 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

→ Assembly

07 - 4 hamburger buns
08 - 4 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
09 - 1 large tomato, sliced
10 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 4 lettuce leaves
12 - 4 slices dill pickle
13 - Ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard to taste

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce until just mixed.
02 - Divide the mixture into four equal portions and form patties approximately 3/4 inch thick, creating a slight indentation in the center of each.
03 - Heat a grill or skillet to medium-high heat before cooking.
04 - Cook each patty for 3 to 4 minutes per side until medium doneness is achieved, flipping once. Add a cheese slice in the final minute and cover to melt if desired.
05 - Lightly toast the buns on the grill or skillet for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
06 - Layer lettuce on the bottom bun, add the cooked patty, then top with tomato, onion, pickle slices, and condiments as preferred. Place the top bun over.
07 - Serve immediately alongside preferred side dishes.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • A perfectly seasoned beef patty tastes nothing like those thin, flavorless ones from the freezer section.
  • The whole process takes barely 25 minutes, so you can have dinner on the table faster than delivery would arrive.
  • There's real freedom in building your own burger instead of getting what some menu decides you should have.
02 -
  • Don't press down on your patties while they cook, no matter how tempting it is, because you're just squeezing out the juices you worked hard to keep in.
  • The indentation in the center really does matter, it's the difference between a bulging patty and one that cooks flat and evenly throughout.
03 -
  • Form your patties ahead of time and refrigerate them for a few hours, this helps them hold their shape and cook more evenly.
  • Toast your buns every single time, it's the quickest way to make a good burger feel intentional and special.
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