BBQ Cheeseburgers Grilled Beef (Print)
Grilled beef burgers with cheese, tangy BBQ sauce, and classic toppings stacked on toasted buns.
# Components:
→ Burger Patties
01 - 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Assembly
07 - 4 slices cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese
08 - 4 hamburger buns
09 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
10 - Lettuce leaves
11 - Tomato slices
12 - Red onion slices
13 - Pickles (optional)
14 - Butter, for toasting buns
# Directions:
01 - Combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix gently and form into 4 evenly sized patties, pressing a slight indentation in the center of each.
02 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
03 - Grill the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until preferred doneness is achieved. During the final 1 minute of cooking, place a slice of cheese on each patty and cover to allow cheese to fully melt.
04 - While the burgers cook, lightly butter each hamburger bun and toast on the grill until golden brown.
05 - Spread BBQ sauce on both the top and bottom bun halves. Layer the bottom half with lettuce, a cheeseburger patty, tomato slices, red onion slices, and pickles if desired. Finish with the top bun.
06 - Serve immediately with fries, potato chips, or a simple salad on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Quick to make even on busy nights
- Customizable with your favorite toppings and sauces
- Perfect for cookouts and family gatherings
02 -
- High in protein and satisfies big appetites
- Versatile for dietary needs with easy swaps
03 -
- Do not overmix your ground beef or you risk dense patties
- Keep the grill hot enough to sear but not so high that the burgers burn before cooking through