- 2 pounds fresh ground beef (80% or 85% lean)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- 4 ounces cheese per burger (suggestions: Sharp Cheddar, American, smoked Swiss, blue cheese)
- Buns of choice, sliced and buttered
- Vegetable oil (for grilling)
- Toppings of your choice, such as ketchup, mustard, pickles, tomato slices, jalapeno peppers, lettuce, mayo, etc.
Directions
- In a large bowl combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper and mix the seasoning is evenly distributed.
- Divide ground beef into 16 equal pieces. Place between parchment paper or plastic wrap and flatten into patties that are about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut or break cheese into smaller pieces, then add about 4 ounces (1-2 slices) cheese on top of 8 of the burger patties.
- Top each burger with a second patty and pinch edges together to seal completely.
- Rub vegetable oil on grill and heat grill to high.
- Sear burgers over direct heat, 1-2 minutes per side. After flipping burgers, poke a small hole in top of each one to allow steam to escape.
- Continue cooking over indirect heat until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes, to an internal temperature of at least 160 F. Remove from grill and allow burgers to rest for at least 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast buttered buns on grill.
- Place burgers on toasted buns, add your favorite toppings and serve.
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Makes 8 burgers
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