Summer Grilled Hamburgers

Ingredients

2 lbs of lean ground beef

2 Tbsp minced onion

¼ tsp salt

1 ¾ tsp pepper

Optional toppings: Lettuce, tomato, onion

Directions

1. Put the cold ground beef in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle the other ingredients evenly over top. Fold the meat over a few times to get everything incorporated. 

2. On a tray or cookie sheet lined with parchment paper divide the meat into 6 equal parts Gently form each portion into a patty. You want the outer 1/2 inch of the patty to be slightly taller than the inside. This keeps the patty from shrinking too much and from puffing up in the center during grilling.

3. Cover the patties with plastic wrap and transfer to the fridge while you heat up your grill.

4. Heat a gas or charcoal grill to 450 to 500°F.

5. Place patties on the grill over direct heat. Cook to your desired doneness. For well-done, cook to 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

6. Flip the burgers at least once during cooking, or as often as you wish. Do not press down on the patties.

7. Serve with a slice of tomato, lettuce, and onion.

Nutritional information:

6 Servings

Serving Size: 1 hamburger

Calories: 389 kcals

Total Fat: 16.8g

Saturated Fat: 6.5g

Cholesterol: 98.3mg

Sodium: 409.4mg

Total Carbohydrate: 22.2g

Protein: 34.5g

Fiber: 1g