How to Grill Hamburgers (Juicy, Easy Method)
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Grill juicy hamburgers with a simple method, a hot grill, and a 160°F finish. Reliable cook times and easy steps for perfect burgers every time.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat the grill
Clean and oil grill grates. Preheat the grill on high (over 500°F), and let it fully preheat before grilling.
Form and season the patties
Start with 80/20 ground beef. Divide into ⅓ to ½ pound balls—about tennis ball size—and shape into patties roughly 4 inches wide and ½ to ¾ inches thick.
Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper (or your preferred seasoning)—I use my All Purpose Seasoning 7:2:2 (salt, pepper, garlic). Another seasoning is fine.
✅ Press an indentation of 1-inch diameter and ⅓ the thickness in the center of one side of the patty. It prevents puffing and helps the burger cook evenly.
Grill over direct heat
Grill with the lid closed (preferred) or open if you prefer. Flip after 5 minutes.
Continue grilling 3–4 more minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. You're cooking to temperature, not time.
Rest and serve
Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 384 kcal
- Protein Content
- 26 g
- Fat Content
- 30.2 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 11.6 g
- Trans Fat Content
- 1.9 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 107.4 mg
- Sodium Content
- 101.3 mg
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 14 g
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
