Ground Beef Chuck Burger
Juicy and flavorful ground beef chuck burgers made with 80/20 beef, grilled to perfection and topped with your favorite ingredients.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl, grill, spatula, meat thermometer, plate
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450 g ground beef chuck (80/20)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 burger buns
- Caramelized onions optional
- Swiss cheese or blue cheese optional
- Avocado slices optional
- Pickled jalapeños optional
- Lettuce and tomato optional
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F–400°F / 190°C–205°C).
- Divide ground beef chuck into 4 equal portions.
- Form patties slightly larger than the buns and make a small indentation in the center.
- Season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Grill for 4-5 minutes on the first side.
- Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 155°F–160°F.
- Let burgers rest for a few minutes.
- Assemble with buns and desired toppings.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use cold ground beef chuck for the best texture.
- Avoid overworking the meat.
- Do not press patties while grilling.
- Ground beef chuck with an 80/20 ratio produces the juiciest burgers.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Protein: 28 g
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Iron: 3.5 mg
- Zinc: 6 mg
