Best Beef Burgers Recipe

Juicy, flavorful beef burgers that are perfect for a summer BBQ or a casual weeknight dinner. This recipe from the Great Big Burger Book delivers restaurant-quality results with simple instructions and readily available ingredients. Get ready for the best burger you've ever tasted!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 31 mins
Calories 460.3 kcal
Protein 67g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Beef Burgers

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How to Make Best Beef Burgers

  1. In a large bowl, gently combine 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend recommended), 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder. Use your hands to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the meat. Avoid overmixing.
  2. Shape the mixture into 6 patties, each about 1-inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from bulging during cooking.
  3. Lightly oil a grill or large skillet over medium-high heat. (For a gas grill, preheat to 375°F (190°C). For a charcoal grill, use medium-high heat.)
  4. Cook the burgers for 6-8 minutes per side for medium doneness, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) using a meat thermometer. Adjust cooking time depending on the thickness of your patties and desired level of doneness.
  5. Let the cooked burgers rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
  6. Serve your delicious burgers on toasted sesame seed buns with prepared horseradish, crisp romaine lettuce, and juicy slices of tomato.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

48g

Carbs

7g