Description
Juicy Homemade Burgers are the ultimate comfort food, capturing the essence of summer barbecues in every bite. These flavorful patties, made from high-quality 80/20 ground beef, are grilled to perfection and served in soft brioche buns with fresh toppings. Whether you’re hosting a backyard party or enjoying a weeknight dinner, these burgers promise satisfaction and nostalgia. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe that guarantees juicy goodness with each mouthful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 high-quality burger buns
- 4 slices cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- Lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace and gather all ingredients.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions (about 6 ounces each) and shape into patties slightly larger than the buns. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for about 4 minutes on one side before flipping. Add cheese during the last minute of cooking.
- Toast buns cut-side down on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- Assemble burgers by layering lettuce, tomato, patty with melted cheese, and topping with the other half of the bun.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg