Bodacious Hamburgers
Sink your teeth into the ultimate homemade indulgence with these Bodacious Hamburgers, a surefire way to elevate burger night! Made with perfectly seasoned ground beef that’s enhanced with a touch of Worcestershire sauce, these juicy patties are grilled or seared to perfection and topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese. Served on toasted, buttery buns and layered with classic toppings like crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, tangy pickles, and zesty red onion, each bite is bursting with flavor. This 15-minute prep recipe is ideal for a quick, satisfying meal and customizable with your favorite condiments like ketchup and mustard. Whether you’re firing up the grill for a family cookout or enjoying a casual weeknight dinner, these delicious, easy-to-make hamburgers promise to hit all the right notes for burger lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese slices
- 4 pieces Hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 4 leaves Lettuce
- 1 large Tomato
- 1 medium Red onion
- 8 slices Pickles
- 4 tablespoons Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Mustard
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently with your hands until evenly combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties about 3/4-inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent them from puffing up during cooking.
Slice the tomato and red onion into thin rounds. Tear four leaves of lettuce from the head or package. Set all toppings aside along with the pickles, ketchup, and mustard.
Preheat a grill or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly grease the grill or skillet with cooking spray or a thin layer of oil.
Cook the hamburger patties for about 4 minutes on the first side. Flip them and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F for medium-well burgers.
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty. Cover the grill or skillet to melt the cheese.
While the patties are cooking, lightly butter the cut sides of the hamburger buns. Toast the buns on the grill or in a separate skillet for about 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese, tomato slice, onion slice, and 2 pickle slices. Spread ketchup and mustard on the top half of the bun, then place it on top.
Serve immediately with your choice of sides like fries, chips, or a crisp salad. Enjoy your Bodacious Hamburgers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2983 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 215.6 g | 276% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.2 g | 496% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 635 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 7983 mg | 347% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.3 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 63.4 g | 226% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.1 g | ||
| Protein | 204.7 g | 409% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1207 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 21.9 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 2550 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
