How to Make a Juicy Hamburger | Easy Homemade Hamburger Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

hamburger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain adds fiber, while white bread is often less expensive.

Get the grill going; use a charcoal grill or cast-iron skillet.

Take about 1 pound of 20/80 ground beef and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Mix the meat gently with clean hands or silicone gloves without overworking it.

Divide the meat into two mounds and shape them into balls.

Cover the balls with plastic wrap and use the ultimate burger press to form doughnut-shaped patties.

Spray the burger press with kitchen spray for easy release and press down to form the patties.

Season the patties again with salt, pepper, and garlic powder after shaping.

Preheat the grill to around 400 degrees Fahrenheit, checking with your hand.

Place the patties on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side without flipping them too often.

Check for doneness with a meat thermometer; aim for 160 degrees Fahrenheit inside.

Toast the hamburger buns on the grill for a few seconds until grill marks appear.

Assemble the burgers with cheddar cheese, grilled onions, tomato, green leaf lettuce, and bacon.

Add ketchup and mustard to taste before placing the top bun on the assembled burger.

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