Grilled BBQ Burgers

Grilled BBQ Burgers

🍽️ Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds ground beef, 80/20 blend
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 brioche burger buns
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Tomato slices
  • Red onion slices
  • Pickles, optional

👩‍🍳 Preparation

1

Preheat the Grill

Heat the grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grates.

⏱ About 5 minutes
2

Shape the Patties

Divide the beef into four equal portions and shape into patties slightly wider than the buns.

⏱ About 4 minutes
3

Season

Season both sides with salt, black pepper and garlic powder.

⏱ About 1 minute
4

Grill the Burgers

Grill until well browned on the first side, then flip and continue cooking to your preferred doneness.

⏱ About 3–5 minutes per side
5

Add BBQ Sauce

Brush the patties with BBQ sauce during the final minutes of grilling.

⏱ About 1 minute
6

Melt the Cheese

Top each patty with cheddar, cover the grill and let the cheese melt.

⏱ About 1 minute
7

Toast the Buns

Place the buns cut-side down on the grill until lightly toasted.

⏱ About 1–2 minutes
8

Assemble

Layer lettuce, tomato, burger patty, red onion and extra BBQ sauce on each bun.

⏱ About 3 minutes

📦 Storage

Refrigerate cooked burger patties in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before assembling.

🍓 Serving Suggestions

Serve with fries, grilled corn, coleslaw, baked beans or pickles.