This recipe makes the best barbecue hamburgers – perfect for grilling at your next outdoor party or cookout. Use this easy recipe to make the most delicious homemade BBQ burgers you’ve ever had!
The best burgers are ones that are made from scratch at home with lots of love. This BBQ burger recipe is one that the whole family is sure to enjoy!
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Start with a few simple ingredients from the grocery store: lean ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs and spices. After many seasons of BBQ, we’ve combined these ingredients in a way that makes the best burger recipe you’ve ever had!
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Burger making supplies:
- Traeger 780 Pro Smoker Grill – this is our Traeger model, it’s the perfect size for families who like to entertain! Be sure to check out all of our must have Traeger products.
- Meater Thermometer – we love this wireless meat thermometer. It connects to an app that tells you exactly when your meat is done!
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Parchment paper
- Kitchen scale
- Burger press
Making your own burger patties is actually super easy! The entire family is sure to love this classic burger recipe. Let me show you how…
Hamburger pattie recipe:
Ingredients:
- 4 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup white onion, finely diced
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 3 Tbsp hamburger seasoning
- 2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup homemade barbecue sauce
- 12 slices of provolone cheese
- 12 hamburger buns
Directions:
1. Gather all of the ingredients.
2. In a large bowl combine ground meat and eggs.
3. Add onion, breadcrumbs and seasoning.
4. Mix until well combined.
5. Use a kitchen scale to weigh out 5 oz balls from the meat mixture.
6. Form the balls into patties by hand or use a pattie press.
7. Brush each pattie with a generous layer of barbecue sauce.
8. Place the patties on a grill preheated to 425 degrees F.
9. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center reads 160 degrees F.
10. Flip half way through cooking and top each burger with a slice of provolone cheese.
11. Serve each burger on a fresh hamburger bun with a generous serving of BBQ sauce.
This easy recipe makes 12 juicy burgers.
Tips and tricks:
- 1 pound of ground pork may be added to the ground beef.
- Homemade barbecue sauce can be substituted for Worchestershire sauce.
- Panko breadcrumbs are our favorite binding agent but crushed crackers may be used instead.
- Add additional onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper or kosher salt to taste.
- Store in a single layer or between sheets of parchment paper.
How long do you cook hamburger patties?
- Hamburgers can be cooked in a slow cooker on high for 5 hours or low for 7-9 hours.
- Patties may be placed in an air fryer basket and cooked for 6-7 minutes at 350 degrees F.
- Hamburger patties can be cooked on the gas grill grate or charcoal grill for 8-10 minutes.
- Smoked hamburgers take 2 hours to cook when smoked at 165 degrees F.
- Baked hamburgers in the oven take about 25 minutes at 350 degrees F.
- In a large skillet, cook juicy burger patties on medium-high heat for 7-9 minutes.
- Use a food thermometer to make sure that the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
Serve these on fresh hamburger buns and add your favorite toppings! A great burger is always made better with a side of french fries, pasta salad or potato chips.
Topping suggestions:
- Change up the cheese! You could use cheddar cheese, mozzarella or swiss.
- Top with crispy bacon, a fried egg, bell pepper or slice of red onion.
- Add skillet fried mushrooms, a slice of tomato or lettuce.
- Top with 1 Tbsp of garlic butter to the center of each patty.
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- Smoked Burger Recipe
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- BBQ Hamburger Recipe
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The Best BBQ Hamburger Recipe
This recipe makes the best barbecue hamburgers - perfect for grilling at your next cookout or picnic. Use this easy recipe to make the most delicious homemade BBQ burgers you've ever had!
Ingredients
- 4 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup white onion, finely diced
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 3 Tbsp hamburger seasoning
- 2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup homemade barbecue sauce
- 12 slices of provolone cheese
- 12 hamburger buns
Instructions
1. Gather all of the ingredients.
2. In a large bowl combine ground meat and eggs.
3. Add onion, breadcrumbs and seasoning.
4. Mix until well combined.
5. Use a kitchen scale to weigh out 5 oz balls from the meat mixture.
6. Form the balls into patties by hand or use a pattie press.
7. Brush each pattie with a generous layer of barbecue sauce.
8. Place the patties on a grill preheated to 425 degrees F.
9. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F.
10. Flip half way through cooking and top each burger with a slice of provolone cheese.
11. Serve each burger on a fresh hamburger bun with a generous serving of BBQ sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 639Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 845mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 57g
All values are approximate and based on ingredients used by the recipe writer. Always calculate your own individual nutritional values for the most accurate calculation.
