Description
These classic burgers boast irresistible flavors and simple preparation, making them an ideal choice for gatherings. With just a few key ingredients and easy cooking steps, they are perfect for anyone seeking homemade meal options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 8 hamburger buns
- lettuce, tomato, red onion for serving
- your favorite condiments
Instructions
- Prepare a grill with a fire around 300°, using hickory or oak wood for smoke flavor.
- Combine brown sugar, granulated garlic, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and dry mustard to create the steak rub.
- Incorporate the seasoning mixture into the ground beef and shape into 8 patties, making an indention in the middle of each patty.
- Place the patties over indirect heat and grill with the lid closed for 5 minutes. Flip the patties and continue cooking until they reach an internal temperature of 165°.
- Remove the patties from the grill and serve on hamburger buns with lettuce, tomato, onion, and your favorite condiments.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding cheese on top of the patties during the last few minutes of grilling.
Feel free to customize toppings according to your preference, such as pickles or mayonnaise.
Be sure the grill maintains its heat to cook the burgers evenly. They should be juicy and well-cooked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg