Delicious & Juicy Grilled Hamburgers
Want to make the most delicious and 
juicy grilled hamburgers for dinner tonight? Then read on…. It really isn’t difficult to grill the perfect burger. It’s all about the ingredients and technique. The problem that most people run into when grilling burgers is they tend to over think things and put far too much work into something that is actually quite easy. It is best to keep things pure and simple.
The following recipe and instructions will serve 4 people.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
Kosher Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Canola oil
4 hamburger buns
Step 1 - Choose The Beef
The very first step is to choose the right kind of ground beef. As indicated in the ingredients above, I recommend ground chuck. I have tried a variety of different ground meats and the one that I find produces the tastiest burgers is good old ground chuck with a ratio of 80/20 (80 % lean, 20 % fat).
I know that isn’t the healthiest ratio you can use, but it sure is the tastiest. You are welcome to go for the 93 % lean, but I warn you….you will have a very dry and tasteless burger. The leaner burgers also tend to fall apart easier in my experience.
Step 2 - Shape the Burgers
Divide the ground chuck into 4 equal portions (about 6 to 7 ounces) and gently shape them into patties roughly 1/2 inch thick or so. Now using your thumb, push down into the center of the burger forming a well. Why the well you ask? Ever notice when you cook burgers, they sometimes swell up and lose their form? Usually when this happens, the first instinct is to push down on the burger with a spatula and their goes all that juicy flavor! The well in the center of the burger, will prevent this from happening.
Season The Burgers
This is the part where people go overboard and put all sorts of superfluous seasonings on their hamburgers. I have seen recipes calling for onion powder, cajun seasoning, lemon-pepper, you name it. Don’t be tempted to do this. All your burger needs is a little kosher salt and some freshly ground black pepper. Let the flavor of the beef shine through! After you season the hamburgers, brush them with a little canola oil to prevent them from sticking to the grill.
Let’s Start Grilling
After your grill is nice and hot, place the patties on and allow them to sear. You want them to form a nice crust. It should only take 3-4 minutes or so. Flip them over gently and grill on the other side for another 3-4 minutes. Only flip your burgers once. Do not be tempted to flip them more than that or to press down on them with your spatula. The more you handle your hamburgers, the less juicy they will be.
Fixin’s
There are almost an endless amount of things you can top your burger with. Everything from onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles, etc. The choices are endless and it really is up to you. I like my burger with thinly sliced raw red onion, lettuce, tomato and ketchup. Use your imagination and enjoy!
How Long do you Cook Hamburgers on a Grill
How Long do you Cook Hamburgers on a Grill?
Cooking hamburgers on the grill is probably the tastiest method for making these yummy summer treats. Of course many of us find ourselves asking the same question, time and time again: How Long do you Cook Hamburgers on a Grill?
This is a fantastic question. After all, an undercooked hamburger can make one very sick, so it pays to be safe and educate yourself. The time it takes for your hamburgers to fully cook really depends on the thickness of your burger and how hot your grill is. So the most accurate method for testing when your hamburgers are fully cooked, is by using an instant read thermometer.
Really folks, you need to invest in one of these. Head over to your local home goods store and pick one up. You will be very glad that you did. They are not expensive and it will make grilling a whole lot easier and enjoyable.
Whatever you do, NEVER cut your burger in half to see if it is done. I see a handful of sites recommending you do this and it is a big no no! Nothing will dry your buger out quicker than cutting it on the grill. Resist the urge to cut!
The optimal temperature to grill your hamburger to is 160 degrees fahrenheit. This temperature will kill off dangerous bacteria and make your burger safe to eat.
So there you have it, the answer to your question: How Long do you Cook Hamburgers on a Grill?
Enjoy and happy grilling!
How to Cook a Really Good Burger
This video demonstrates how to prepare and grill the perfect burger.
Caribbean Grilled Turkey Burger Recipe
Caribbean Grilled Turkey Burger Recipe
By Lee Griffith
The first inhabitants of these islands are thought to be Arawaks and the Caribs. It is likely that their cuisine was quite simple, prepared from an ample supply of fresh fish, fruit and vegetables. The Europeans introduced cattle, sheep and pigs to the islands, and the cooking styles of the Spanish, the English, the French, the Portuguese and the Dutch blended with the traditions of the isles. The result has been a wide array of exciting dishes.
This Caribbean 
grilled turkey burger recipe is easy to prepare, yet makes a spectacular presentation for any summer patio party! The sweet and spicy jerk seasoning combined with the tropical fruit and and other ingredients creates exciting layers of flavor that are both tangy and refreshing. Celebrate the summer months with these burgers topped with the mango salsa recipe which follows!
Griff’s Caribbean Grilled Turkey Burgers
Ingredients:
1.35 lb. ground turkey
1 egg, beaten
1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained
3 tbsp. green onion, finely chopped
4 rounded tsp. dried parsley flakes
1 tbsp. McCormick® Caribbean Jerk Seasoning
Instructions:
In a mixing bowl, blend well, by hand, the meat with all other
ingredients, and form into about seven small patties (or make fewer, but larger burgers if you like). Coat grill with a little oil or PAM® no-stick cooking spray. Grill burgers. IMPORTANT: Use canned, crushed pineapple in this recipe, NOT fresh! I tried it with fresh one time and the burgers fell apart and made a real mess! Serve these burgers on hamburger buns with lettuce and the mango salsa recipe below.
Griff’s Mango Salsa
Ingredients:
2/3 cup chopped mango
2 tbsp. fresh squeezed lime juice
2 tbsp. fresh squeezed orange juice
4 rounded tsp. jalapeno peppers (with most of the seeds and membrane removed), very finely chopped.
4 rounded tsp. finely chopped red onions.
2 rounded tsp. finely chopped red bell peppers.
2 rounded tsp. finely chopped green bell peppers.
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. Lawry’s® seasoned pepper (or black pepper)
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients well and refrigerate for an hour or more before
serving. This salsa is the perfect compliment for the above Caribbean turkey
burgers and is great on grilled fish and chicken too!
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