How To Grill A Burger Perfectly Every Time! I will admit it took some time to figure out some of my steps, but it is one of my favorites to grill now. Plus you can make small changes to never have the same burger twice. (I have included affiliate links to products I love. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)
Truthfully I know you are thinking “Dude it can’t be that hard to grill a burger” and you are right. But if you have ever grilled a burger from ground beef, not those frozen disks you can buy at the grocery store, you know there is some finesse to it. Now there are tools and trips to the trade to make it easier!
How To Grill A Burger- The Meat Matters:
Now I know what you are thinking a burger is made of ground beef. Well yup but the type of ground beef and the fat content makes a difference! I will not use the tube type of ground beef but instead but they pack in the meat department or local butcher. Now if you don’t have a local option Snake River Farms online options! You can head on over -> here and have amazing meat delivered straight to your house!
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American Wagyu Ground Beef 1lbNW Beef American Wagyu Blended Patties
How To Grill A Burger- The Cooking Method:
Now I will say I am partial to my gas grill, but let’s face it you can grill a burger on so many different cooking appliances. If I don’t use my grill I love my Blackstone Griddle or Cast Iron pan on the stove. But you really can’t go wrong with charcoal, indoor grills, or even a nonstick pan on the stove.
Blackstone Tabletop Grill – 22 Inch Portable Gas Griddle – Propane Fueled
Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet Set (8-Inch and 12-Inch) Oven Safe CookwarePhilips Smoke-less Indoor BBQ Grill, Avance Collection
Ingredients For The Perfect Grilled Burger:
- 3 Lbs Ground Hamburger at least 80% Fat
- Seasonings
- Olive Oil
- Burger Toppings
How To Grill A Burger Perfectly:
Place your cold ground beef into a bowl.
Rub your hands down with olive oil and mix in your seasoning until the beef is evenly season. Now my go-to blend is some minced onions and some Johnny’s Seasoning Salt.
Now if you struggle with hand-making patties you need to try a burger press out. I love using this with this burger press -> here from Amazon. It makes it so easy to get the burgers out and in the perfect shape (I’ll show more of it in a minute)
If you are hand-making your patties rub your hands down with olive oil and form your patties, even if you are using a press. Also, be sure to rub down your press with oil as well it will prevent sticking, plus it makes clean up a breeze.
I use a piece of parchment paper on the bottom of my press so when the burger is flattened you can easily remove it from the press. Plus it makes flipping the patty onto the grill so much easier to do.
Now be sure that your grill rack is clean, or your stove. I also make sure that it is rubbed down with oil to prevent the burgers from sticking.
Now once your grill or pan is hot throw the burger is one!
My two best tips for making the perfect burgers is to first limit how many times you flip them and DON’T press down on the burgers. You want the juices to stay in the burger.
Once your burgers are done allow them to rest. I tend to turn off the grill and put the cheese on at this time. It helps to seal in the juices and also allows the meat to rest.
Top with all the toppings and enjoy!!
What To Serve With The Perfect Grilled Burger:
- Potato Chips
- Potato Salad
- Cheese Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms Recipe
- Tater Tots
- Grilled Vegetables
- Grilled Corn on the Cob
The Perfect Burger Toppings:
- Cheese
- Egg
- Bacon
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Mustard
- Ketchup
- Mayonaise
- Fry Sauce
How do you make the perfect burger? Any special toppings?
How To Grill A Burger
How To Grill A Burger Perfectly Every Time! Using a burger press helps to ensure a good shape but little steps will help you to make a perfect burger!
Ingredients
- 3 Lbs Ground Hamburger at least 80% Fat
- Seasonings
- Olive Oil
- Burger Toppings
Instructions
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Place your ground beef into a bowl cold.
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Rub your hands down with olive oil and mix in your seasoning until the beef is evenly season. Now my go-to blend is some minced onions and some Johnny's Seasoning Salt.
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Now if you struggle with hand-making patties you need to try a burger press out.
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If you are hand-making your patties rub your hands down with olive oil and form your patties, even if you are using a press. Also, be sure to rub down your press with oil as well it will prevent sticking, plus it makes clean up a breeze.
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Use a piece of parchment paper on the bottom of the press so when the burger is flattened you can easily remove it from the press. The paper makes flipping the patty onto the grill so much easier to do.
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Now be sure that your grill rack is clean, or your stove. Make sure that it is rubbed down with oil to prevent the burgers from sticking.
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Now once your grill or pan is hot throw the burger is one!
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My two best tips for making the perfect burgers is to first limit how many times you flip them and DON'T press down on the burgers. You want the juices to stay in the burger.
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Once your burgers are done allow them to rest. I tend to turn off the grill and put the cheese on at this time. It helps to seal in the juices and also allows the meat to rest.
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Top with all the toppings and enjoy!!
Oh good grief! I shouldn’t be reading this when I’m hungry!
Your tips on grilling the perfect burger will be one of the features at Handmade Monday next week 😀