Marinated Burgers
A juicy and flavorful burger that tastes like a great steak!
Servings: 6
Calories: 581kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (canola or olive oil work well too)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt like Montreal Steak
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and sliced
For the burgers:
- 2 ¼ pounds ground beef 80% to 20% fat ratio (you can also use lamb, pork or any combination)
- 6 hamburger buns buttered and toasted
Optional Toppings:
- bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, mayonnaise, ketchup, etc.
Instructions
- Divide the ground beef into 6 equal portions, 6-ounces each. Form into 5-inch wide patties with a deep indention in the middle. Place in a large shallow, glass baking pan.
- Mix all marinade ingredients together in a small bowl and pour over the burger patties. Turn the burgers then cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at 1 to 4 hours (or longer if desired) turning at least once.
- When ready to cook, remove the burgers from the refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Clean the grill grates with a wire brush. Oil the grates with paper towels soaked with vegetable oil.
- Heat a gas grill to 325-350°F. If you don't have a thermometer, heat on high until hot, then reduce the heat to medium before adding the burgers. Using tongs, carefully oil the grilling surface again thoroughly.
- Grill the burgers until cooked through, about 7-9 minutes on each side.
- Allow the hamburgers to rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Don't overwork the ground beef. Form burgers firmly but not too tight.
- Make a deep indention in the middle of each patty. This insures the middle will cook evenly as the burgers puff up.
- Don't sear the burgers over hot flames. Cook more evenly over the hot portion of your grill.
- Don't smash the burgers while cooking. This pushes all the juicy goodness out and can make the meat dry.
- Allow the burgers to rest a few minutes before serving so the juices have time to settle.
Nutrition
Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 5mg