Get ready for the best BBQ burger experience. These burgers are juicy, perfectly cooked, and topped with melty cheese for a delicious bite every time. Whether you grill for friends or family, these BBQ burgers deliver big on flavor and texture.
Why You’ll Love These Best BBQ Burgers
Recipe Highlights
These BBQ burgers are seriously delicious: juicy, flavorful, and easy to love. Highlights include consistent patties, smoky sauce, and simple prep that yields restaurant-quality results at home.
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Perfect patties: A burger press helps form even patties that cook uniformly for consistently juicy results. -
Amazing flavor: A well-seasoned beef patty finished with smoky BBQ sauce creates bold, craveable taste. -
Easy to make: Simple ingredients and straightforward steps make these burgers ideal for weeknights or weekend cookouts. -
Great year-round: Grill these burgers any season—cold weather is no reason to skip a great cookout.
If you want a reliable, flavorful burger recipe, try these BBQ burgers—you won’t be disappointed.
Should I use a burger press?
Yes. A burger press is a useful tool for grilling because it creates evenly sized patties that cook consistently, hold in juices, and look neat on a bun. It also speeds up cooking and helps develop a nice crust without overworking the meat.
What Burger Press Do We Recommend?
We like a stuffed burger press because it forms uniform patties and makes it easy to add fillings. A good press is versatile and simple to use for both plain and stuffed burgers.
What else can I use a burger press for?
A burger press is handy beyond beef patties. It works well for:
- Sausage patties: Shape breakfast sausage evenly for sandwiches.
- Veggie burgers: Compact bean, lentil, or vegetable patties for even cooking.
- Chicken or turkey burgers: Form lean poultry patties that hold together on the grill.
- Fish cakes: Press fish and potato mixtures into uniform cakes that sear nicely.
- Hash browns: Flatten shredded potatoes for a crisp exterior and even cooking.
- Paninis and sandwiches: Use the press to weigh sandwiches while toasting for even contact.
- Bacon: Keep strips flat while cooking to prevent curling and promote even crisping.
In short, whenever you want even thickness and consistent shape, the burger press is a helpful kitchen tool.
Tips and Tricks for the Best BBQ Burgers
A couple of tips and tricks to make these BBQ Burgers (or any other burger recipe):
- Bring meat to room temperature: Remove ground meat or formed patties from the fridge 15–20 minutes before grilling so they cook more evenly.
- Don’t press while cooking: Avoid pressing down with a spatula—this squeezes out juices and dries the burger.
- Use medium heat: Grill at a medium flame to cook through without drying out the patty.
- Flip only once: For a 1/4 lb. patty on medium heat, aim for about 4 minutes per side, adjusting for thickness. Cook until the internal temperature reaches your desired doneness (about 135°F for medium rare to medium).
More grilling recipes? Try these:
- Ranch Grilled Chicken with Grilled Veggies and Quinoa
- Grilled Barbecue Ranch Burgers
- Garlic Overload Burgers with Creamy Garlic Burger Sauce
Making the Best BBQ Burgers EVER
The Best BBQ Burgers EVER!
Nicole Cook
Pin Recipe
10
12
22
Main Dish
American
4 burgers
319 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pounds ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- ¼ cup onion chopped
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 Tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together until combined.
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Preheat the grill to medium heat.
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Form 4 even patties using a burger press for consistent shape and thickness.
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Grill patties 12–14 minutes total, flipping once. Avoid pressing the burgers while they cook to keep them juicy.
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Brush a little extra barbecue sauce on the tops during the last minute or two of cooking.
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Remove from the grill and serve on buns with your favorite toppings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Carbohydrates: 4g
| Protein: 21g
| Fat: 24g
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