Description
These Classic Burgers are packed with irresistible flavor, easy to prepare, and made from fresh ground beef and simple spices. Perfect for cookouts or a quick family dinner!
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 plus your favorite condiments
Instructions
- Prepare a grill fire to about 300°F with hickory or oak for wood smoke.
- Mix the steak rub by combining brown sugar, granulated garlic, smoked paprika, kosher salt, coarse ground black pepper, and dry mustard together.
- Blend the seasonings into the ground beef and shape into 8 patties, creating an indentation in the center of each.
- Place the patties over indirect heat on the grill, close the lid, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Flip the burgers and continue cooking until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from the grill and serve on hamburger buns topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and your favorite condiments.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the patties marinate in the seasoning mixture for a few hours before grilling.
Adjust the cooking time based on your grill and the thickness of the patties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg