Description
These Juicy Grilled Crack Burgers are bursting with flavor, featuring perfectly seasoned ground beef patties grilled to perfection and topped with melted cheddar cheese. Enhanced with a tangy homemade burger sauce, fresh tomato, crisp lettuce, and optional pickles, these burgers offer a delicious, classic American experience ideal for backyard cookouts or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burgers
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 mix for juiciness)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil for grilling
For Assembling
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 4 lettuce leaves
- Pickles for garnish (optional)
For the Burger Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to ensure the meat stays tender and well-seasoned.
- Form the Patties: Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions. Shape each into a patty slightly larger than the buns because they will shrink during grilling.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high temperature. Brush the grill grates lightly with olive oil to prevent the patties from sticking.
- Grill the Patties – First Side: Place the patties on the grill and cook undisturbed for about 4 to 5 minutes. Avoid pressing down to retain juiciness.
- Flip and Add Cheese: Flip the patties carefully and place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each. Continue grilling for another 4 to 5 minutes until the cheese melts and the burgers reach your preferred doneness.
- Toast the Buns: While the burgers grill, place the hamburger buns cut-side down on the grill for about one minute until golden brown and lightly toasted.
- Make the Burger Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard until well combined.
- Assemble the Burgers: Spread the prepared sauce on both the top and bottom toasted buns. On the bottom bun, place a lettuce leaf, then the cheesy burger patty.
- Add Tomato and Toppings: Place a slice of tomato on the burger, add pickles if desired, and top with the other half of the bun.
- Serve: Serve the assembled burgers immediately with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Use an 80/20 ground beef mix to ensure juicy, flavorful burgers.
- Handle the meat mixture gently to avoid tough burgers.
- Do not press down the patties while grilling to retain their juiciness.
- Let the cheese melt on the patties just before removing them from the grill.
- Customize toppings as desired, such as adding pickles or different types of cheese.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the burgers at their best temperature and texture.
