Perfect Grilled Burger Recipe
This is the juiciest and most flavorful hamburger recipe! Using all the tips and tricks in this recipe you will end up with perfectly grilled burgers.This recipe makes five 1/3 lb burgers or six 1/4 lb burgers.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. 80/20 ground beef or ground chuck ((see notes for more tips on ground beef))
- 1 piece white or wheat bread (cut or torn into small 1/4 inch pieces. (avoid a grainy or seedy bread))
- 3 Tbsp milk
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 plump garlic clove (minced)
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- hamburger or brioche buns
- butter for buns if grilling/toasting
- optional classic toppings: cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayo (see notes for other topping options)
Directions
- 1
Start by preheating your charcoal or gas grill. Gas grills should be on medium to meduim high heat (375° to 400°).
- 2
In a large bowl combine the bread pieces, milk, kosher salt, onion powder, black pepper, garlic clove, Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard.
- 3
Place your burger patties over direct heat on hot grill grates. Cover the grill and cook the first side for 3-4 minutes.
- 4
If you like a grilled bun spread butter on the bottom and top bun. Place cut side/butter side down over indirect heat for a minute or two until it is golden.Don't walk away, it can go from golden to burned very quickly.
- 5
FRIDGE:You can make the patties 1-2 days ahead! Simply form the patties and then place on a baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until it is time to grill.You can also stack the patties with a little parchment paper between each burger, then place in a container or baggie.