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Grilled hamburger with cheddar cheese and bacon
Grilled beef patty with melted cheese and crispy bacon

Classic Grilled Burger

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
The secret to a perfect burger lies in physics, not just spices. The goal is to maximize the Maillard reaction (the tasty brown crust) while keeping the inside juicy. Critical factors are fat content and gentle handling. This recipe returns to basics: meat, fire, and salt.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 820 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grill (or grill pan)
  • Wide metal spatula
  • Meat thermometer

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Forming: Divide the meat into two parts. Form discs very loosely, just enough to hold together. Press a dimple in the center. Do not knead!

Tip: If you overwork it, proteins bind and the burger becomes tough. A loose structure leaves 'pockets' for juices to settle.
2 ✓

Prep: Slice onion into rings, split buns. Cook bacon until crispy in a pan or on the grill.

Tip: Don't discard bacon fat; brush it on the buns!
3 ✓

Cooking: Lightly oil both sides of the patties, then season generously with salt and pepper. Place on hot grill.

Tip: Oil on the meat aids heat transfer, salt creates a tasty crust.
4 ✓

Flipping: Cook first side 3-4 minutes until dark brown and releasing from grate. Flip, add cheese. Cook another 3 minutes.

Tip: Never press the meat with the spatula! You just squeeze out precious juices, resulting in a dry burger.
5 ✓

Toast & Serve: Toast buns on the grate. Spread sauces, build the burger with veggies and meat. Let rest 2 minutes before serving.

Tip: Resting equalizes pressure in the meat so juices don't run out immediately upon biting.

Recipe FAQ

When should I salt the meat?
Only right before cooking! If you salt while mixing, it draws out moisture and makes the patty rubbery.
How do I know it's done?
A meat thermometer is best: 140-150°F (60-65°C) is medium.

Ingredients

  • 2 pc Brioche Buns
  • 14 oz Ground Beef (80/20 fat)
  • 4 slices Cheddar Cheese
  • 4 slices Bacon
  • 1 head Red Onion
  • 2 leaves Iceberg Lettuce
  • 1 pc Tomato
  • 4 slices Pickles
  • 1/4 cup Barbecue Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Coarse Salt
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil