I don’t like hamburgers. Kind of a weird way to start a burger recipe post right? Un-American? Maybe. But, it’s true. I am not one to order a hamburger at a restaurant or even choose one at a BBQ if there are other options. Hamburgers were almost non-existent on our home menu until I found this recipe. For real, it is the best burger I have ever had. Even my husband agrees that it is a summertime menu staple. The key is, it’s not just a patty. It has a secret. Well, three secrets really, that make it a taste explosion rather than a pathetic plain patty.
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Wanna see why this burger recipe is so special? The cheese is in the patty! That’s right, no need to slap a slice on at the end this baby comes with yummy cheese in every single bite! The secret is in the sauce…and the cheese…and the bread crumbs? See for yourself…
These burgers come out juicy and delicious instead of dry and bland. You must try them, you just must. I found the original Mozzarella Beef Burger recipe from Kraft and altered it to our taste.
The Best Burger Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
1
lb. ground beef*
1/2
cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2
cup Italian crumbs
1/4
cup Barbecue Sauce (divided)
4
hamburger buns
Optional:
green leaf lettuce
tomato
fry sauce (a Utah specialty, in simple terms ketchup and mayo mixed)
PREHEAT grill to medium-high heat. Mix meat, cheese, bread crumbs and 2 Tbsp. of the barbecue sauce. Shape into four patties. Refrigerate if you have time to help the patties hold together better.
PLACE patties on grill; cover grill with lid. Grill 4 to 6 min. on each side or until burgers are cooked through (160°F), brushing with remaining 2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce during last 2 min. of grilling time.
PLACE burgers on buns with lettuce, tomato and fry sauce, if desired.
*We have also used ground turkey and it works just great!
Another great tip for burger barbecuing is take the raw patties out on a plate covered with wax paper. It makes it easy to flip the four patties right on to the grill. Then, just discard the wax paper and you have a clean plate to put the cooked burgers on. You save yourself on dishes and there’s no running back and forth to the kitchen.
Do you have a favorite burger recipe? What is your favorite thing to grill?
If you like this summertime recipe, check out our other warm weather favorites perfect for BBQs: