We never get sick of making different kinds of burgers, like our Greek Burgers with Feta Aioli, French Onion Burgers, Quinoa Burger, and the Best Black Bean Burger.
How to Make a Perfect Hamburger:
Make Seasoning by mixing all dry spices in a small bowl. Set aside. Serve the hamburgers traditional style, or over a salad like my favorite Cheeseburger Salad. And be sure to pair with some delicious sides, like Grilled Corn on the Cob, Watermelon Salad, Macaroni Salad, or Baked Beans. Form Patties: Divide ground chuck into 6 equal portions and form into ½ inch thick patties that are wider than the burger buns (they will shrink). Don’t over handle the meat. Touching the meat too much will make it tougher. Be very gentle shaping them, and be careful not to flatten them. Use your thumb to press an indentation into the center of each patty. Cover and set aside. Grill: Just before cooking, sprinkle seasoning over the patties, then place on hot grill, indent-side up. Close grill lid and cook for 3-4 minutes (for medium rare), until the bottom of the burger is seared and juices are accumulating on top of the burger. Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until the beef reaches 160 degrees F. If adding cheese, place cheese slices on burgers during the last minute of cooking. Serve: Place patties on a plate and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving in a bun, with toppings, and your favorite condiments like ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, Thousand island dressing, Ranch dressing, or homemade Chick-fil A Sauce. Enjoy with Coleslaw and Baked Beans!
Make Ahead And Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: Place parchment paper between raw burger patties and refrigerate for 1-2 days ahead, depending on freshness of the meat. To Freeze: Store raw burger patties in an air-tight container and freeze for up to 3 months, with parchment paper between layers. Thaw completely before grilling. I originally shared this recipe June 2020. Updated May 2024.
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