{"id":"7700843c-bf59-44e9-a780-5b73b9f1c523","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/7700843c-bf59-44e9-a780-5b73b9f1c523","source_url":"https://www.bbqgrillingguide.com/bbq-hamburgers-recipe.shtml","title":"BBQ Hamburgers Recipe - Basic But Tasty","ingredients":[{"text":"1 lb of ground beef (we suggest using regular ground beef because it has \n\t\t\tsome fat in it,\twhich will help keep the burgers juicy and flavorful. But you \n\t\t\tcan still use lean beef if you prefer it). If you can find it, use ground \n\t\t\tsirloin for great flavor.","item":"ground beef (we suggest using regular ground beef because it has some fat in it, which will help keep the burgers juicy and flavorful. But you can still use lean beef if you prefer it). If you can find it, use ground sirloin for great flavor.","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1/2 cup finely chopped white onion","item":"finely chopped white onion","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 egg, lightly beaten","item":"egg, lightly beaten","quantity":1},{"text":"Salt & pepper, to taste","item":"Salt & pepper","preparation":"to taste"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"It seems like most of our friends -- and us too -- remember\n\t\t\tgrowing up with those big burgers our moms used to make.\n\t\t\tThey were heavy, huge, and (sorry, mom!) really not that great."},{"number":2,"text":"The key to assembling a great hamburger is delicacy. Yup, \n\t\t\tthat's right... you want to handle it just barely enough to\n\t\t\tform it into a light patty and then leave it alone. Don't cram\n\t\t\tit together into a giant, dense meat-puck!"},{"number":3,"text":"Mix together all of the ingredients, just until blended."},{"number":4,"text":"Lightly form patties about 1/2\" to 1\" thick. Don't make them too thick, \n\t\t\tas thick burgers are hard to cook properly on the BBQ."},{"number":5,"text":"Lay the burgers in a single layer on a piece of waxed paper. Cover with\n\t\t\tanother piece of waxed paper."},{"number":6,"text":"Refrigerate for at least an hour, two is better. This will help the hamburger\n\t\t\tstick together so that it won't easily fall apart on the grill."},{"number":7,"text":"Preheat the BBQ to medium-high heat."},{"number":8,"text":"Grease the cooking grate."},{"number":9,"text":"Place the burgers on the grate, cooking for 3-5 minutes per side until done.  \n\t\t\tCook time depends on the thickness of the burger."},{"number":10,"text":"If you want to add cheese, top the burger with a slice of cheese in the last\n\t\t\tcouple of minutes of cook time so that the cheese melts."},{"number":11,"text":"Serve with fresh hamburger rolls and garnish with anything you like - ketchup,\n\t\t\tmustard, mayonnaise, relish, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, different types \n\t\t\tof cheeses,\tbacon, jalepeno peppers ... anything that looks good! In addition to\n\t\t\tthis BBQ hamburgers recipe, check out our other \n\t\t\tBBQ beef recipes. And look for some great\n\t\t\tsides dishes for BBQ too!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T13:25:27.244411+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T13:25:27.244411+00:00"}