Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOcotilloMesquite Grilled Hamburger Recipe

Mesquite Grilled Hamburger Recipe

Inspired by Ocotillo
Time45m
Serves4

Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, cheese, dijonnaise, French fries

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Ingredients

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Burger Ingredients

Method

Grilling Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the grill

    Soak the mesquite wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Prepare the patties

    In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently until just combined, then form into 4 equal patties.

  3. 3

    Grill the patties

    Place the soaked mesquite wood chips directly onto the heat source of the grill. Once they start to smoke, place the patties on the grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side.

  4. 4

    Flip and add cheese

    Flip the patties and place a slice of cheddar cheese on each one. Grill for an additional 4-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked to your desired doneness.

  5. 5

    Toast the buns

    During the last minute of grilling, place the hamburger buns cut side down on the grill to toast lightly.

  6. 6

    Assemble the burgers

    Spread dijonnaise on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place a grilled patty with melted cheese on top, followed by lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Serve the mesquite grilled hamburgers immediately with a side of French fries.

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