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Perfect Juicy Grilled Classic Hamburger

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A simple, satisfying recipe for juicy, perfectly charred classic hamburgers with straightforward ingredients and easy grilling tips.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 4 sturdy hamburger buns (brioche or potato buns recommended)
  • 4 cheese slices (cheddar or American cheese; dairy-free cheese as substitute)
  • Lettuce leaves, washed and dried
  • Tomato slices (ripe and firm)
  • Thinly sliced red onions
  • Pickles (dill or bread-and-butter)
  • Ketchup, yellow mustard, and mayonnaise, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F / 200°C), about 10 minutes.
  2. Gently combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in a mixing bowl. Use your hands but don’t overmix.
  3. Divide the meat into four equal portions (about 4 oz / 113 g each). Shape each into a round patty roughly ¾ inch (2 cm) thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb.
  4. Place patties on the preheated grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side without moving them.
  5. Flip the patties gently using a spatula. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes for medium doneness. Add cheese slices in the last minute to melt.
  6. Toast the buns face-down on the grill for 1-2 minutes until golden.
  7. Remove patties and buns from the grill. Let the patties rest for 2-3 minutes to redistribute juices.
  8. Assemble burgers starting with the bottom bun, then lettuce, patty with melted cheese, tomato, onions, pickles, condiments, and top with the bun crown.

Notes

Do not overwork the meat to keep burgers tender. Make a thumbprint indentation in patties to prevent puffing. Let burgers rest 2-3 minutes before serving. Toast buns while patties rest. Avoid pressing patties while cooking to retain juices. Use 80/20 ground beef for best fat content and juiciness.

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