Description
This recipe features incredibly flavorful Charred Patties With Sunset Tomatoes, an easy and hearty grilled burger perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 4–6 burger buns (brioche or potato preferred)
- 2 large sunset tomatoes (or any ripe, colorful tomato like heirloom)
- 4–6 cheese slices (cheddar, provolone, or pepper jack)
- 1 head green leaf lettuce
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup dill pickle slices (120ml)
- 1 tbsp burger seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Patties: Gently mix 1.5 lbs ground beef with 1 tsp kosher salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp burger seasoning. Do not overmix. Form 4-6 uniform, 0.75-inch thick patties, making a shallow thumbprint in the center.
- Slice Vegetables: Thinly slice sunset tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and red onions. Set aside, keeping fresh until assembly.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat outdoor grill to medium-high (400-450F). Clean and lightly oil the hot grates.
- Cook Patties: Place patties on the grill. Cook 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, 6-7 minutes for medium, or 8-9 minutes for well-done. Turn only once. (If patties appear dry, brush lightly with a little oil.)
- Melt Cheese and Toast Buns: During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add a cheese slice to each patty to melt. Toast buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes until golden and warm.
- Assemble Burgers: Place a warm, cheesy grilled burger patty onto a toasted bottom bun. Layer high with crisp lettuce, vibrant sunset tomatoes, thin onions, and tangy pickles.
Notes
Avoid overmixing beef; make a thumbprint in patties to prevent bulging. Turn patties only once for char marks. Brush dry patties with oil. For time-saving, use pre-formed patties or pre-sliced cheese. Patties can be cooked ahead for meal prep. Adapt for gluten-free (buns) or low-carb (lettuce wraps). Optional additions: Worcestershire sauce or minced garlic (patties), crispy fried onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 620 calories
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg