Juicy Grilled Burgers

To make these easy grilled burgers, quickly mix ground beef with spices, shape into patties, and grill for about 10 minutes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings burgers

Calories 248kcal

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
1 pound lean ground beef, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder
Form the mixture into four patties, each weighing about 4 ounces, 3.5 inches in diameter, and ½ inch thick.
Preheat a grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brush the grill with oil.
1 tablespoon Avocado oil
Make a shallow dimple in the center of each patty to help the burgers cook evenly and maintain their shape.
Cook the burgers, dimpled side up, for 4 minutes. Turn and cook them on the other side for about 3 more minutes for medium doneness. (See notes below).
Serve immediately.

The cooking time is just a guideline. How long you need to grill will ultimately depend on how hot your grill is, the thickness of the patties, and your desired level of doneness.
Seasonings, especially salt, are just guidelines. Adjust to taste.
Make ahead: Once you've shaped the burgers, you can grill them immediately or cover and refrigerate them for a few hours. I often shape them in the morning and grill them at dinnertime.
The USDA recommends cooking ground meats to an internal temperature of 160°F.
I use a lean ground beef mixture, 85% lean and 15% fat. I wouldn't go any leaner than that, or the patties will be dry and crumbly.
If you'd like to make cheeseburgers, top each burger patty with a slice of your favorite cheese during the last minute of grilling. Cover the grill or grill pan so that the cheese can melt. Alternatively, finish cooking the burgers, top them with cheese, and briefly microwave them to melt the cheese, about 30 seconds for 4 burgers.
Don't press down on the patties with your spatula while they cook. Pressing releases flavorful juices onto the grill instead of keeping them inside the burgers.
You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat them in the microwave, covered, at 50% power. Once completely cool, you can also freeze the cooled burgers in freezer bags for up to three months.