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With an easy homemade seasoning and quick BBQ sauce, my BBQ Hamburgers are irresistible and a perfect fit for any get-together or fun family dinner! Try them just once, and I know you will want to make this BBQ hamburger recipe every time you have ground beef in the fridge.
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BBQ Hamburger Recipe
It’s no secret: I’m a big fan of burgers, especially on the grill. Of all the burger recipes I’ve come up with, it’s hard to choose a favorite – but trust me when I say this amazing BBQ hamburger recipe is always at the top of my list!
You can’t go wrong with a juicy beef patty combined with homemade BBQ sauce and burger seasoning. Pair it with your favorite classic toppings, like red onions, American cheese, lettuce, and tomato… and, if you’re like me, you might find yourself adding candied bacon slices (you have to try this)!
Whether you’re cooking these barbecue hamburgers on the stove or firing up the grill, they’re easy to make and so delicious, you’ll want to savor every bite. Don’t forget a side of crispy fries!
Barbecue Burger Ingredients
- ground beef, 80/20
- burger seasoning (see below)
- homemade BBQ sauce (see below) – or your favorite store-bought
- hamburger buns – I recommend brioche buns
- American cheese – cheddar cheese works well too
- lettuce
- tomato
- red onion
- pickles
- cooked bacon (try my air fryer bacon!)
Homemade Burger Seasoning
- salt
- pepper
- paprika
- onion powder
- garlic powder
If you don’t want to mix your own seasoning, use a premade steak seasoning.
Homemade Barbecue Sauce
- brown sugar
- ketchup
- apple cider vinegar
- water
- Worcestershire sauce
- chili powder
- paprika
- dry minced garlic
- dry minced onion
- salt
- pepper
- cayenne
If you don’t want to mix your homemade BBQ sauce, use your favorite store-bought brand.
How to Make BBQ Hamburgers
- If making homemade BBQ sauce and seasoning, see steps below.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Add ground beef to a large bowl, along with burger seasoning and BBQ sauce. Combine, but don’t over-mix or your burgers will be tough.
- Divide meat mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty slightly larger than the burger buns.
- Press down in the center of each patty with your thumb to make an indentation. This prevents the burgers from bulging as they cook, so the patties will cook at an even size.
- Once grill is hot, place the patties over direct heat. Cook 5 minutes on one side and 5 minutes on the other, or until they reach your desired degree of doneness (a medium-rare burger will read 130-135°F, medium burgers read 140-145°F; for well-done burgers, cook to 160°F). In the last minute of cooking, top with a slice of cheese to melt.
- Lightly toast buns, if desired, while the burgers cook. Place a burger patty on each bun, then top with tomato, pickles, onion, lettuce, and tomato. Add cooked bacon if you prefer, plus a little extra BBQ sauce. Enjoy!
Making Homemade BBQ Sauce for Burgers
- Add all BBQ sauce ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir well and bring to a boil. Once it begins to boil, drop the heat to low.
- Cook until the BBQ sauce thickens to your desired consistency, about 5-10 minutes or so of cook time.
See my Sweet BBQ Sauce for full instructions!
Homemade Seasoning for Burgers
- Add all seasoning ingredients to a bowl.
- Mix together until fully combined.
- Store in a cool, dry place with other seasonings until ready to use.
Barbecue Hamburger Tips
- Work with clean grill grates for the best tasting burgers.
- Use an Instant Read Thermometer to check the internal temperature of the burgers before taking them off the heat.
- BBQ hamburgers can also be made on the stove or even in the air fryer. Make them in a cast iron skillet on the stove following the same instructions as for the grill, or try my Air Fryer Burger using the ingredients in this recipe.
- Use an 80/20 ground beef or ground chuck mix and not lean ground beef, unless you want less fatty burgers. The higher fat content in an 80/20 mix is perfect for a juicy burger.
- French fries are the ideal side! Try my Air Fryer Frozen French Fries.
BBQ Burgers Recipe FAQ
You should flip burgers with every cooking method, including the grill. For BBQ burgers, flip after the 5 minute mark and continue to cook for another 5 minutes or until they reach your desired temperature. Don’t flip more than once.
Burgers do not need to be cooked with a lid on the grill, as they cook quickly all of the way through. However, if you want to close the lid, you can. This will give your burgers a smoky flavor, which is great for recipes like this BBQ hamburger recipe.
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BBQ Hamburgers
Equipment
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Large bowl
- 1 grill or grill pan
Ingredients
BBQ Burgers
- 1.5 pound ground beef 80/20
- 1 Tablespoon burger seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons BBQ sauce more for topping if needed
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices American cheese or cheese of choice
- lettuce leaves
- tomato slices
- red onion slices
- pickles
- cooked bacon optional
Burger Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- â…› teaspoon black pepper
- â…“ Tablespoon paprika
- â…“ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoons garlic powder
BBQ Sauce (homemade is optional)
- 1½ cup brown sugar
- 1½ cups ketchup
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1½ Tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 Tablespoon dry minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon dry minced onion
- 1½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon of cayenne more for a spicier result
See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Add ground beef to a large bowl, along with burger seasoning and BBQ sauce. Combine, but don’t over-mix or your burgers will be tough.1.5 pound ground beef, 2 Tablespoons BBQ sauce, 1 Tablespoon burger seasoning
- Divide meat mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty slightly larger than the burger buns.
- Press down in the center of each patty with your thumb to make an indentation. This prevents the burgers from bulging as they cook, so the patties will cook at an even size.
- Once grill is hot, place the patties over direct heat. Cook 5 minutes on one side and 5 minutes on the other, or until they reach your desired degree of doneness (a medium-rare burger will read 130-135°F, medium burgers read 140-145°F; for well-done burgers, cook to 160°F). In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheese over top to melt.4 slices American cheese
- Lightly toast buns, if desired, while the burgers cook. Place a burger patty on each bun, then top with tomato, pickles, onion, lettuce, and tomato. Add cooked bacon if you prefer, plus a little extra BBQ sauce. Enjoy!4 burger buns, lettuce leaves, tomato slices, red onion slices, pickles, cooked bacon
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Notes
- Add all BBQ sauce ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Once it begins to boil, drop the heat to low.
- Cook until the BBQ sauce thickens to your desired consistency, about 5-10 minutes or so of cook time.
- Add all seasoning ingredients to a bowl.
- Mix together until fully combined.
- Store in a cool, dry place with other seasonings until ready to use.
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