Description

A grilled BBQ burger is a juicy, flame-cooked beef patty slathered in smoky barbecue sauce and topped with cheese, crispy onions, and your favorite fixings—perfect for summer cookouts.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (80/20)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 slices cheddar cheese
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
4 hamburger buns
1/2 cup crispy fried onions
Lettuce, tomato, and pickles (optional)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for grilling)

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Instructions

Preheat a grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
Form the ground beef into 4 equal patties, pressing a small indentation in the center of each. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Grill the patties for 4–5 minutes per side, or until cooked to desired doneness.
During the last minute of cooking, brush each patty with BBQ sauce and top with a slice of cheddar cheese. Close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
Toast the hamburger buns on the grill, cut side down, for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
Assemble the burgers: place patties on buns and top with crispy fried onions, and optional lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure burgers reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Swap cheddar for pepper jack or smoked gouda for a flavor twist.
Can be made with turkey or plant-based patties as a variation.