The Best BBQ Hamburger Recipe

This recipe makes the best BBQ 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!

4.80 from 5 votes

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Author: Heather Painchaud

Servings: 12

Ingredients

4 pounds lean ground beef
½ cup white onion finely diced
2 eggs
½ cup breadcrumbs
3 Tbsp homemade hamburger seasoning
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ cup homemade BBQ sauce
12 slices of provolone cheese
12 hamburger buns

Instructions

Gather all of the ingredients.
In a large bowl, combine ground meat and eggs.
Add onion, breadcrumbs, and seasoning.
Mix until well combined.
Use a kitchen scale to weigh out 5-oz balls from the meat mixture.
Form the balls into patties by hand or use a patty press.
Brush each patty with a generous layer of BBQ sauce.
Place the patties on a grill preheated to 425 degrees F.
Cook for 8-10 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F.
Flip halfway through cooking and top each burger with a slice of provolone cheese.
Serve each burger on a fresh hamburger bun with a generous serving of BBQ sauce.

Notes

Combine ground beef with 1 pound of ground pork for extra richness.
For a smoky twist, swap Worcestershire sauce with extra homemade BBQ sauce.
Panko breadcrumbs are our favorite binding agent, but crushed crackers may be used instead.
Add additional seasonings like onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, or kosher salt to taste.
Chill formed patties in the fridge for 20 minutes to help them keep their shape on the grill.
Add a thin layer of foil under patties if your grates tend to flare up.
Store patties between layers of parchment paper to prevent sticking. Alternately, freeze uncooked patties on a tray, then wrap in plastic wrap before transferring to an airtight container.
Avoid overmixing the meat — it can lead to a tough burger.
Keep the cooking times consistent by making all patties the same thickness.

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