Grilled Summer Burgers

Fire up the grill and savor the taste of summer with these juicy Grilled Summer Burgers! Perfectly seasoned ground beef patties, infused with the rich umami of Worcestershire sauce and a burst of garlic and onion powder, are flame-grilled to perfection and topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese. The buttery toasted buns provide the ideal base, layered with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, tangy pickles, and a slathering of ketchup and mustard for the ultimate flavor-packed bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this hassle-free recipe is a summertime classic that’s perfect for backyard barbecues or weeknight dinners. Pair these burgers with crunchy potato chips or a refreshing salad for a meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Keywords: summer burger recipe, grilled burgers, juicy burgers, easy barbecue recipe, classic hamburger, quick summer meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds ground beef (80% lean)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 slices cheddar cheese slices
• 4 pieces hamburger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 pieces lettuce leaves
• 8 pieces tomato slices
• 4 pieces red onion slices
• 0.25 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 12 pieces pickle slices

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F to 400°F).

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Divide and shape the mixture into 4 equal patties, about 3/4-inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent puffing during grilling.

Step 3

Brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking. Place the burger patties on the grill and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F for medium doneness.

Step 4

During the last 1–2 minutes of grilling, place a cheddar cheese slice on each patty to melt. At the same time, lightly butter the insides of the hamburger buns and place them on the grill to toast for about 1 minute.

Step 5

Remove the burger patties and buns from the grill once the cheese is melted and the buns are golden brown.

Step 6

Assemble the burgers by spreading ketchup and mustard on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Add a lettuce leaf, a grilled patty, 2 tomato slices, 1 red onion slice, and a few pickle slices. Place the top half of the bun on top.

Step 7

Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as potato chips or a fresh summer salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1501 grams (1501.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3029

Total Fat 229.30g	294%
Saturated Fat 101.30g	506%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.30g
Cholesterol 635mg	212%
Sodium 6254mg	272%
Total Carbohydrate 97.00g	35%
Dietary Fiber 62.60g	224%
Total Sugars 20.80g
Protein 203.40g	407%

Vitamin D 47IU	233%
Calcium 1155mg	89%
Iron 22mg	122%
Potassium 2443mg	52%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.2%

Protein: 24.9%

Carbs: 11.9%