Description
Sizzling bbq cheeseburgers deliver pure grilling magic straight from American backyard cookouts. Juicy beef patties glazed with smoky barbecue sauce and melted cheese create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (0.45 kilograms) ground beef (80/20 blend recommended for juiciness)
Cheese and Bread:
- 4 slices cheese (cheddar, American, or your favorite cheese)
- 4 hamburger buns
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) barbecue sauce
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion
- Pickles
- Bacon
Instructions
- Prepare the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, ensuring an even cooking surface around 400-425°F.
- Gently form ground beef into four uniform patties, creating a slight dimple in the center to prevent swelling during cooking. Generously season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Position burger patties on the heated surface, cooking approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Monitor internal temperature: 130-135°F for medium-rare or 140-145°F for medium doneness.
- During the final cooking minute, layer a cheese slice atop each patty, allowing it to melt smoothly and create a creamy coating.
- Simultaneously, lightly toast hamburger buns on the grill until achieving a golden-brown crisp exterior.
- Transfer each melted cheese-covered patty onto a toasted bun base, then drizzle barbecue sauce evenly across the meat.
- Customize burgers with preferred toppings like crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, tangy onions, crunchy pickles, or crispy bacon strips.
- Crown each burger with the top bun half, creating a complete and appetizing sandwich ready for immediate serving.
Notes
- Choose high-fat ground beef like 80/20 for juicier, more flavorful burgers that won’t dry out during grilling.
- Make patties slightly larger than buns since meat shrinks when cooking, ensuring perfect bun coverage.
- Create a shallow dimple in burger center preventing patties from puffing up and promoting even cooking.
- Use instant-read meat thermometer for precise doneness without cutting into burgers and losing precious juices.
- Let burgers rest 3-5 minutes after grilling to redistribute internal juices, guaranteeing maximum tenderness.
- Opt for freshly ground beef from butcher for superior texture and richer taste compared to pre-packaged options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg