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Classic Burger | Juicy Grilled Burgers for Memorial Day Cookouts

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  • Author: Peter
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 burgers 1x
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Classic Burger recipe features juicy grilled patties made with flavorful spices and served on fresh buns. Perfect for family gatherings and cookouts!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 8 hamburger buns
  • lettuce
  • tomato
  • red onion
  • favorite condiments

Instructions

  1. Prepare a grill fire to about 300° with hickory or oak for wood smoke.
  2. Mix the steak rub by combining brown sugar, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and dry mustard together.
  3. Incorporate seasonings into the ground beef and shape into 8 patties, ensuring an indention in the middle of each.
  4. Position the patties over indirect heat and close the lid; cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Flip the burgers and continue cooking until they reach an internal temperature of 165°.
  6. Remove from the grill and serve on buns topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and your favorite condiments.

Notes

For enhanced flavor, let the patties rest for a few minutes before grilling.
Feel free to swap the seasoning according to your taste preferences or add more spices for extra heat.
You can also grill vegetables alongside the burgers for a complete meal.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burger
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg