Description
Juicy ground beef patties grilled to perfection with a smoky barbecue sauce glaze, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy red onions on toasted buns for a backyard cooking masterpiece.
Ingredients
Ground Beef
1 lb
80/20 lean-to-fat ratio or ground turkey
BBQ Sauce
1/2 Cup
Alcohol-free hickory or honey-based sauce
Cheddar Cheese
4 slices
crisp red onions, sliced
Hamburger Buns
4 pieces
Olive oil, for brushing buns
Instructions
Form 1 lb ground beef or turkey into four 4-ounce patties
Preheat grill to high heat (450-500°F)
Sear patties 2 minutes per side for an even crust
Place cheese slices on patties; glaze with barbecue sauce during last minute of cooking
Toast buns on open grill for 30 seconds after buttering with olive oil
Assemble burgers with sauce-based patties, red onions, and cheese
Notes
Use ground turkey for a leaner option
Brush buns with vegetable oil to prevent sogginess
Test sauce texture – aim for caramelization at 212°F
Let patties rest 5 minutes before serving to retain juices
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Easy Grilling Recipes for Summer BBQs
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg