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Perfect Burger Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

The Best Burger Recipe! Sharing our secrets for making restaurant quality burgers, from the juiciest burger patties to the best buns and burger sauces. 

Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: burger recipe
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $14-$22
Calories: 533 kcal
Servings: 4 burgers

Ingredients

Burger Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground chuck beef, (80/20)
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste

Classic Cheeseburger Toppings:

  • 4 burger buns
  • 4 slices medium cheddar cheese, (thick sliced)
  • 1 large tomato, sliced into 8 rings
  • 1/2 bunch green leaf lettuce
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced into rings
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Slice, and prepare all of your burger toppings and sauces.
  2. Spread the cut-side of the bun with softened or melted butter and toast the cut side on a skillet or on the grill until golden brown. You can toast the bun ahead or in the last couple of minutes with the burgers on the grill.  Toasting the bun adds great flavor and prevents a soggy bun.

  3. Preheat grill to medium heat. Divide beef into 4 portions and form patties that are about 1/2" thick and 1" wider than the burger buns. Season patties generously with salt and pepper. 

  4. Grill burger patties (indent-side-up) covered for 3-5 min each side on the grill. Flip burgers when juices are accumulating on top of burger and you have a good sear. Apply cheese in the last 1-2 minutes of grilling then cover with lid and cook until internal temperature of beef reaches 160˚F. 

Recipe Notes

How to Make Burger Sauces:

  • BBQ Aioli: 1/3 cup mayo + 1 tsp BBQ Sauce (we love sweet BBQ)
  • Mustard Aioli: 1/3 cup mayo + 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • Dijon Aioli: 1/3 cup mayo + 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • Fry Sauce: 1/3 cup mayo + 1 Tbsp ketchup
Nutrition Facts
Perfect Burger Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533 Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Cholesterol 109mg36%
Sodium 623mg27%
Potassium 497mg14%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 570IU11%
Vitamin C 5.8mg7%
Calcium 310mg31%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.