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Delicious Grilled Hamburgers

These grilled burgers are tender and juicy with a smoky flavor. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 3 people
Calories 1294.8 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Outdoor Grill
  • 1 Medium Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Tongs For handling patties on the grill
  • 1 Instant-Read Thermometer Crucial for food safety
  • 1 Basting Brush For applying oil to patties

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring or less to taste Optional
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • seasoned salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Gather the ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and garlic powder in a medium bowl; lightly mix until just combined. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • With minimal handling, form mixture into three patties. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Brush oil onto both sides of each patty, then season with salt. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Cook patties on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Notes

To achieve a truly tender and juicy burger, avoid overmixing the ground beef. Handle the mixture just enough to combine ingredients, then form patties with minimal fuss. Creating a slight indentation, or 'dimple,' in the center of each patty helps prevent them from bulging in the middle during cooking, ensuring an even cook. Always preheat your grill thoroughly and oil the grates well to prevent sticking and achieve a beautiful sear. Resist the urge to press down on the burgers with a spatula while they cook, as this squeezes out valuable juices, leading to a dry patty. For enhanced flavor, consider a custom blend of spices or even a touch of finely minced onion or shallot. Toasting the buns on the grill just before serving adds a professional touch and prevents sogginess.