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Check out this juicy American burger—golden bun, fresh greens, tomato, pickles, a tasty patty, and gooey melted cheese sauce. It’s all stacked up on a white plate with a blue napkin in the background.

Best Grilled Burger Recipe: Classic American Style

Author: Madison Reid
Total Time: 26 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Servings: 6
Master the art of grilling the perfect American burger! This step-by-step guide shares pro tips and a simple recipe for juicy, flavorful burgers every time.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs ground beef 85/15 lean
  • 1 tbsp Real Salt Redrock BBQ Seasoning
  • Homemade Brioche Buns
  • 6 slices colby jack cheese
  • pickles
  • tomatoes
  • lettuce
  • avocado
  • mayo mustard mix
  • mayo ketchup mix

Instructions

  • Start your pellet smoker or grill. Allow the smoker or grill to preheat to 400 degrees or high.
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl combine the ground beef and Real Salt seasoning.
  • Split the beef into six even pieces. Press each piece on a burger former.
  • Place the beef patties on the smoker or grill and cook for 8 minutes, flip and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes until the internal temperature of the patty is 160 degrees F.
  • If making cheese burgers, add to the beef while still on the grill and allow the cheese to melt for 30 seconds to 1 minutes.
  • Remove and prepare your homemade brioche buns.
  • Make the special sauce by mixing 1 part mayonnaise and 1 part yellow mustard in a small mixing bowl.
  • Make the second special sauce by mixing 1 part mayonnaise and 1 part ketchup in another small mixing bowl.
  • Spread the sauce on the bun and then top it with toppings: pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, and avocados.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcal Carbohydrates: 1g Protein: 26g Fat: 32g Saturated Fat: 14g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 13g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 107mg Sodium: 245mg Potassium: 342mg Sugar: 0.1g Vitamin A: 278IU Calcium: 212mg Iron: 2mg
Course: Main Course