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Flame-Grilled Beef Burger with Classic Toppings

Savor the Ultimate Flame-Grilled Burger Experience

4servings
25 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Flame-Grilled Beef Burger with Classic Toppings

About this recipe

This flame-grilled beef burger is a culinary delight, featuring a juicy patty cooked to perfection and topped with fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, crispy onions, tangy pickles, creamy mayo, and rich ketchup. It's expertly crafted for those who cherish classic flavors and modern cooking techniques.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 burger buns, halved and buttered
  • 4 leaves of fresh lettuce
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • 8 dill pickle slices
  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 4 tbsp ketchup

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to 450°F (medium-high heat).

  2. 2

    Divide the ground beef into 4 equal parts and form into patties.

  3. 3

    Season the patties generously with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Grill the patties for about 4-5 minutes per side until desired doneness.

  5. 5

    While the patties cook, toast the burger buns on the grill for about 1-2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Assemble the burgers by spreading mayo on the bottom buns, then layering lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, pickles, and patties.

  7. 7

    Top with ketchup and cover with the top buns.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately and enjoy!

Chef's tip

Ensure the grill is properly preheated to achieve those perfect char marks.

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