Jul 14 2026
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Fresh Homemade Char-grilled Hamburgers Recipe

Inspired by Cook Out
Time30m
Serves4

Make Fresh Homemade Char-grilled Hamburgers Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Burger Assembly

Method

Preparing the Patties

  1. 1

    Mixing Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Use your hands to mix the ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

  2. 2

    Forming Patties

    Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up while cooking.

Grilling the Patties

  1. 3

    Preheating the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 375°F to 400°F (190°C to 200°C).

  2. 4

    Grilling the Patties

    Place the patties on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip the patties and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes for medium doneness. If you are adding cheese, place a slice on each patty during the last minute of cooking.

Assembling the Burgers

  1. 5

    Preparing the Buns

    While the patties are grilling, slice the burger buns in half and toast them lightly on the grill for about 1 minute, cut side down.

  2. 6

    Building the Burgers

    On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf followed by the grilled patty. Add a slice of tomato, a couple of pickle slices, and condiments like ketchup and mustard. Top with the other half of the bun.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serving the Burgers

    Serve the hamburgers immediately while they are hot, with extra condiments and side dishes like fries or coleslaw if desired.

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