Jul 14 2026
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1/2 Lb. Grilled Burger Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Make 1/2 Lb. Grilled Burger 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 Patty

Toppings

Method

Preparing the Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Mixing Ingredients

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

  2. 2

    Forming the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions, about 0.25 lb each. Shape each portion into a patty about 3/4 inch thick, making a slight indent in the center with your thumb to prevent the patties from puffing up during cooking.

Grilling the Burger

  1. 3

    Preheating the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using a charcoal grill, let the coals burn until covered with white ash. For a gas grill, allow it to preheat for about 10 minutes.

  2. 4

    Cooking the Patties

    Place the burger patties on the grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side. If desired, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 5

    Preparing the Buns

    While the burgers are cooking, slice the burger buns in half and toast them lightly on the grill for about 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

  2. 6

    Building the Burger

    Once the patties are cooked to your desired doneness, place a patty on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, ketchup, and mustard to taste. Place the top half of the bun on each burger.

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