🍽️ 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
Preheat the Grill
Heat the grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grates.
⏱ About 5 minutesShape the Patties
Divide the beef into four equal portions and shape into patties slightly wider than the buns.
⏱ About 4 minutesSeason
Season both sides with salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
⏱ About 1 minuteGrill the Burgers
Grill until well browned on the first side, then flip and continue cooking to your preferred doneness.
⏱ About 3–5 minutes per sideAdd BBQ Sauce
Brush the patties with BBQ sauce during the final minutes of grilling.
⏱ About 1 minuteMelt the Cheese
Top each patty with cheddar, cover the grill and let the cheese melt.
⏱ About 1 minuteToast the Buns
Place the buns cut-side down on the grill until lightly toasted.
⏱ About 1–2 minutesAssemble
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.