The Perfect Summer Hamburger Recipe
Experience the delicious simplicity of summer grilling with "The Perfect Summer Hamburger Recipe," a foolproof guide to crafting juicy, flavor-packed burgers. Made with 80% lean ground beef seasoned with garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper, these patties are grilled to perfection and crowned with melted cheddar cheese. Served on buttery toasted buns and layered with crisp lettuce, vine-ripened tomato slices, tangy red onion, and crunchy pickles, every bite bursts with texture and flavor. The customizable toppings, combined with a smear of ketchup and mayonnaise, make these burgers a crowd-pleasing choice for backyard barbecues, summer parties, or casual family dinners. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for capturing the essence of summer grilling season. Pair with classics like coleslaw or potato chips for a complete meal that will delight guests and satisfy cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 pieces burger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese slices
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves
- 1 large tomato
- 1 small red onion
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 8 slices pickle slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty. Make the patties slightly larger than the buns to account for shrinkage during cooking. Press a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to help them cook evenly.
Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates if using a grill, or add a small amount of olive oil or butter to the skillet.
Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the second side for medium doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
While the patties cook, slice the tomato and red onion into thin rings, and prepare the lettuce leaves, rinsing and patting them dry as needed.
Brush the insides of the burger buns with olive oil or butter, then toast them lightly on the grill or skillet until golden brown, about 1 minute.
Assemble the burgers: Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise and ketchup on the bottom half of each bun. Add lettuce, a cooked patty with melted cheese, a slice of tomato, a few rings of red onion, and 2 pickle slices. Top with the other half of the bun.
Serve immediately with your favorite summer sides like coleslaw, potato chips, or corn on the cob.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3403 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 248.9 g | 319% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.9 g | 450% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 652 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 5404 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.6 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.2 g | ||
| Protein | 159.4 g | 319% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1141 mg | 88% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 2748 mg | 58% | |
*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.
