Juicy Hamburger Recipe to Make All Summer Long
There’s nothing quite like a delicious burger sizzling on the grill to make you feel that summer vibe. I can’t wait to share my favorite hamburger recipe with you all. It’s super juicy, bursting with flavor, and guaranteed to beat any fast-food burger you’ve ever had. Let’s get grilling!
Confession: I’ve only grilled twice in my life, and honestly, I didn’t enjoy it. Growing up, I always saw the women in the family prepping the food inside, which was then handed off to the men who typically took charge at the grill. That was just how it was, so I never thought to learn how to grill myself.
My husband and I lived in Southern California for seven years, where we could grill almost any day of the year. Which we did — but the routine remained the same: I prepped the food, and he grilled. One day, I asked him to teach me how to grill. He assured me that it was easy, and once I got the hang of it, I could grill anything.
Well, when he opened the grill and the heat hit me, the panic set in. Were my eyebrows and eyelashes still on my face?! I couldn’t get away fast enough and quickly realized that my comfort zone is definitely in the kitchen.
A grill master I am not.
If you’re like me, then this easy recipe is for you. Because if I can do it, anyone can.
P.S. Shout out to my grandmother, this is really her hamburger recipe. It’s always been a crowd pleaser at every family BBQ, and every bite I take brings me back to my childhood summers in her yard — swimming in her pool and coming out just to have one of her burgers.
What you will need:
- ground beef
- Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- medium onion
- 1 egg
- dried parsley
- seasoned salt
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- slices of your favorite cheese (optional)
- food processor (optional)
Let’s get started!
Preheat your grill to high heat while you are prepping the hamburgers.
I prefer getting the hard part out of the way, and for me, that means cutting an onion. My eyes start to sting and water almost immediately, making it challenging to see while chopping, especially with a large knife. It’s not as fun as it sounds. So, to make things easier, I use a food processor.
Ok, now that that’s out of our way, let’s move on.
In a large mixing bowl, add in the ground beef, onion, egg, salt, pepper, seasoned salt, breadcrumbs, and mix everything until it’s well combined.
If you feel the meat is a little on the sticky side, add in some more bread crumbs little by little until you get the perfect texture.
Next, it’s time to form the burger patties. Make them a little bigger than the bun you will eat them on, because the meat will shrink in size while cooking. 
Using 80/20 ground beef for this hamburger recipe is perfect because the 20% fat keeps the burger juicy and adds more flavor. It also helps the burger maintain its shape during cooking, preventing it from becoming dry and crumbly.
Take it to the grill
After all the patties are formed, they are ready to hit the grill. Take the grill temp down to medium and put those burgers on. Cook for 5 minutes on each side -only flipping once-for a perfectly juicy hamburger.
I love barbecue sauce on my hamburgers, so I add my favorite barbecue sauce right before the burgers are ready to be taken off the grill. Coat all the burgers, then flip to coat the other side. This process is quick, and it will caramelize quickly as well. Just adding more summer flavor to your hamburger! To make these cheeseburgers, add the cheese of your choice immediately after the barbecue sauce and cover your grill for about 30 seconds, or until the cheese is melted.
Mona’s tip:
Toast the hamburger buns for added grill flavor and a satisfying crunch when you bite into them.
Pile on your favorite toppings to build the perfect burger, and don’t forget to pair it with my potato salad. Enjoy every delicious bite!
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Method
- Pre-heat your grill to high. We will turn down the temp when we are ready to put the burgers on.
- In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients and mix together until everything is thoroughly combined. If the meat feels a little sticky, add some more breadcrumbs, little by little until the texture feels moist but sturdy.
- Form into large patties. The meat will shrink while cooking
- Turn down the grill temp to medium. Cook for 5 minutes on each side for medium well burgers.
- If making cheese burgers, add cheese after the 5 minutes on the flipped side. Cover for 30 seconds or until the cheese is melted.
- Finally, assemble your burger with the toppings of your choice and enjoy!
