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All-American BBQ Burgers

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
35 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
All-American BBQ Burgers
Ingredients
  • 1½ pounds ground beef (80/20) or ground turkey/veggie burger substitute
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or onion powder)
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 4 slices cheese (cheddar or American), optional
  • Tomato slices, lettuce leaves, red onion slices, pickle slices
  • Condiments: ketchup (red), mayonnaise or ranch (white), mustard (yellow)
Instructions
1
In a bowl, gently mix the ground meat with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties about ½ inch thick (make them a tad wider than the buns).
2
Heat a grill or skillet to medium-high. Grill the patties 4–5 minutes on each side, or until they reach 160°F (165°F for turkey). If using cheese, top each patty with a slice during the last minute and cover to melt.
3
Meanwhile, lightly toast the buns on the grill or in the oven.
4
Assemble the burgers: on the bottom bun, place lettuce, then the burger patty (with melted cheese), then tomato, red onion, and pickle. Spread condiments on the top bun (a stripe of ketchup or ketchup-and-mayo mix adds more flag colors).
5
Serve hot with classic sides like potato salad or coleslaw.
6
Chef’s Tip: Swap in ground turkey or a plant-based patty for a leaner burger, and use whole-grain buns for extra nutrition. Serving them with sliced red peppers or a tangy relish keeps the presentation festive.