Grilled Chili Burgers Recipe

Fire up the grill for these juicy, flavorful Grilled Chili Burgers! Made with your choice of mild or spicy Italian sausage, these burgers boast a unique chili kick. For perfectly cooked patties every time, we recommend chilling them for at least 8 hours (or up to 24!) before grilling. Don't worry about them turning brown – these beauties stay red! Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure they reach the perfect internal temperature. Find your favorite chili sauce (we love Heinz!) next to the ketchup at your local grocery store. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 492 mins
Calories 294.2 kcal
Protein 43g
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 Grilled Chili Burgers

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How to Make Grilled Chili Burgers

  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
  2. Gently mix with clean hands until thoroughly combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 8 equal-sized balls.
  4. Flatten each ball into a ½-inch thick patty.
  5. Place the patties on a large plate, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8-24 hours.
  6. Preheat your grill to high heat.
  7. Using your finger, gently press a small indentation into the center of each patty, almost to the bottom, but not all the way through. This prevents them from bulging during cooking.
  8. Grill the patties for 5-6 minutes per side for smaller patties, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) as measured by an instant-read thermometer. Adjust grilling time based on patty thickness and desired doneness.
  9. Serve immediately on toasted buns with your favorite toppings and condiments.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

39g

Carbs

1g