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Best Ever Juicy Burger Recipe

Best Ever Juicy Burger Recipe for Perfect Summer Grilling

This Best Ever Juicy Burger Recipe guarantees a succulent, flavorful result that impresses at summer cookouts and family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ground Beef
  • 1 lb 80/20 ground beef Use high-fat content for juiciness
Seasoning
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Buns and Toppings
  • 4 pieces soft burger buns
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • lettuce optional
  • tomato optional
  • pickles optional
  • cheese optional, add during the last minute of grilling

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Grilling Process
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400°F/200°C).
  2. In a bowl, gently mix ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into 4 equal patties, approximately 1-inch thick.
  3. Season both sides of each patty with extra salt and pepper.
  4. Grill the patties for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare or 5-6 minutes for medium. Add cheese during the last minute if desired.
  5. Toast the buns on the grill for about a minute.
  6. Assemble by placing each patty on a bun, adding ketchup, mustard, and your choice of toppings.
  7. Serve immediately with fries or coleslaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 25gFat: 28g

Notes

For added flavor, consider mixing in spices or other ingredients into the ground beef before forming patties. Let the burgers rest for a few minutes after grilling to enhance juiciness.

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