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There’s no denying that a homemade burger hits different. When you have full control over the seasoning and grilling, you can make it just the way you like it. The trick is knowing how long to grill burgers to get your desired doneness.
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How Long to Grill Burgers

There’s no denying that a homemade burger hits different. When you have full control over the seasoning and grilling, you can make it just the way you like it. The trick is knowing how long to grill burgers to get your desired doneness.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: burger grill time, grilled burgers, how long to grill burgers
Servings: 6 burgers
Calories: 330kcal
Author: TipBuzz

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef 80% lean or extra-lean, cold
  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons onion finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 6 hamburger buns

Toppings (Optional)

  • slices cheese
  • slices tomato
  • lettuce
  • onion slices
  • pickles

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill to 400°F. Clean the grill grates thoroughly with a wire brush.
  • Add ground beef to a medium bowl. Add the garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Mix briefly with a fork just enough to combine.
  • On a work surface, divide the mixture into six equal-sized balls. Using your hands, shape the balls into patties and create a slight divot in the center of each (to compensate for expansion during cooking).
  • Grease the grill grates by wiping with oiled paper towels or spraying with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place the burgers onto direct heat and close the lid. Grill for 2 to 5 minutes depending on your desired doneness (see note). Open the lid and flip the burgers.
  • Grill for 2 to 5 minutes more. Check doneness by inserting an instant-read thermometer into the center of each patty: 125°F is rare, 135°F is medium rare, 145°F is medium, 155°F is medium-well and 165°F is well done.
  • Optional: Add the cheese to the burgers during the final minute of cooking to let it melt. Toast the buns by placing on the BBQ rack away from the flame for one minute or less.
  • Place the buns on a serving platter facing up. Place the burgers onto buns and add optional toppings to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 924mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 5mg | Net Carbs: 21g