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Simple BBQ Burger Recipe

This simple BBQ burger recipe is bursting with BBQ flavor inside and out! These are the burgers of the summer!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 burgers
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

Optional Toppings

  • Sliced cheese
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato
  • Pickle slices
  • Sliced onion

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix all burger ingredients together until just combined.
    1½ pounds ground beef, 2 cloves garlic, 3 tablespoons minced onion, 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon steak seasoning
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  • Shape the meat into 4 equal-sized patties. Use your thumb to make an indentation in the center of each patty.
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  • Grill the burgers over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes on each side, until they reach your desired doneness.
  • During the last minute of cooking, brush the tops of the burgers with a little more barbecue sauce. If topping the burgers with cheese, add the cheese and allow it to slightly melt.
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  • Remove the burgers from the grill and allow them to rest for a few minutes. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings and enjoy.
    4 hamburger buns, Sliced cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle slices, Sliced onion

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Notes

  • Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Storage: Store BBQ burger patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger | Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 1082mg | Potassium: 612mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 5mg