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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.
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 For high-heat cooking
  • 1 Medium Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Grill Tongs For safe handling and flipping of patties
  • 1 Basting Brush For oiling patties
  • 1 Instant-Read Thermometer Crucial for ensuring safe internal temperature

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 ensure tender burgers, avoid overmixing the ground beef mixture, as excessive handling can lead to a tough, dense texture. For best results, form patties just before grilling and make a small indentation in the center of each to prevent them from bulging in the middle during cooking. Ensure your grill is properly preheated to high heat and the grates are well-oiled to achieve a good sear and prevent sticking. For enhanced flavor, consider incorporating finely minced onion or fresh herbs like parsley into the beef mixture. Always use an instant-read thermometer to confirm the internal temperature, ensuring food safety and optimal doneness. Toasting your buns on the grill before serving adds another layer of texture and flavor.