PrintThe Perfect Juicy Classic Burger (80/20 Chuck)
Make the best burger for your next cookout using the right ground beef and simple grilling tips for a juicy result every time.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs 80/20 ground chuck
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices cheese (cheddar or American, optional)
- Toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles
Instructions
- Gently form the ground chuck into four equal patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Do not overwork the meat; keep the mixture loose for juiciness.
- Create a slight indentation (dimple) in the center of each patty with your thumb. This prevents the burger from puffing up in the middle while cooking.
- Season the outside of the patties generously with salt and pepper just before placing them on the grill.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Clean and oil the grates well to prevent sticking.
- Place the patties on the hot grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium doneness. Do not press down on the burgers with a spatula; this releases the juices.
- If using cheese, place a slice on each patty during the last minute of cooking and close the grill lid briefly to melt.
- Lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill for about 30 seconds until golden brown.
- Assemble your burgers with your preferred toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
- Using 80/20 ground chuck provides the necessary fat content for a moist burger.
- For extra flavor, mix 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce into the meat before forming patties, but mix very lightly.
- Rest the cooked burgers on a plate for 2 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 90