“This is the best ever juicy burger!” said Dom and Nick. My guys know the deal.
I know I said I’d only be posting once a week, and I posted grilled pizza & 50 more summer cookout recipes just two days ago, but I couldn’t resist sharing this burger, especially since tomorrow is National Hamburger Day! Were you guys aware of that awesome fact? And with Memorial Day on Monday, it would be irresponsible not to share.
This burger is a ‘go big or go home’ kinda situation. I almost called it the Best & Messiest Ever Juicy Burger but I reined it in. Some folks might not love getting their hands mussed and I wouldn’t want to scare them away before they had the chance to try it.
Are you just a little curious about the cutting board? Were you a tiny bit nervous that maybe you forgot something? Sorry! It was not my intention to scare you! It is my intention, however, to share with you an awesome company that does a beautiful job in the personalized gift department. Personal Creations, an FTD company, has a wonderful collection called Gifts for Dad with fun and whimsical items like this board.
So no worries, we actually have three weeks before Father’s Day but it’s never too early to plan – am I right? And hey – what about this burger for your main man? If he’s a meat eater – I think he’ll love it!!
I start with ground Angus beef, 80/20 (go big or go home…).
Then…
A decent sized slice of a big, bold and beautiful juicy beefsteak tomato (sorta sounds like the name of a soap opera…).
A cold and crunchy sandwich-sized slice of a kosher dill pickle (must be dill – never sweet…).
Buttered and grilled sliced sweet onion.
Crispy leaves of iceberg lettuce.
And my special Burger Sauce. Notice I called it my special Burger Sauce…not Special Sauce…that name’s been taken…perhaps you’ve heard of it…
And soft, I mean downy soft, sesame seed hamburger buns. No compromising on that. Nope. Never. Okay wait – maybe a soft buttery brioche roll, but that’s it. That’s the only substitution I’ll agree to. And I’m really not all that happy about it, but I’ll allow it.
Now for the piece de resistance. We’re making four patties out of two pounds so I’m sure you’ve done the math…1/2 pound burgers (go big or go home…). Then, in the core of this beefy beast, place a pat of butter (go big or go home…). Next, just before hitting the grill, brush the burger with —–> melted butter (go big or go home…). Cook for 3 – 4 minutes on each side making sure to flip only once, and never, I mean ever, push down on the burger with the spatula. Keep those juices inside where they belong.
Remove from grill and proceed to build the Best Ever Juicy Burger you’ve ever had!
One final word: Napkins.
Buon Appetito!
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Best Ever Juicy Burger
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dinner
Description
“This is the best ever juicy burger!”
Ingredients
- Burger
- 2 lbs. ground Angus beef (20 percent fat)
- 4 thick slices sweet onion
- 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
- 4 pats of cold butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 sesame seed hamburger buns
- Toppings
- Iceberg lettuce
- Sliced ripe tomatoes
- Sliced dill pickles
- Burger Sauce
- 2 Tbsp. good Mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp. Mustard
- 2 Tbsp. Ketchup
Instructions
- Divide beef into 4 equal portions.
- Form each portion into a round patty, 4 inches across, all with equal thickness.
- Cut a slit into the side of each burger and tuck a pat of butter into the opening. Pinch the slit closed so the meat completely covers the butter.
- Set up the grill for direct cooking and preheat to high.
- When ready to cook, brush and oil the grill grate.
- Brush each side of the sweet onions with melted butter and salt and pepper.
- Place them on the grill and cook until nicely browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
- Carefully remove onions from the grill and set aside.
- Brush one side of the burgers with melted butter and salt and pepper.
- Arrange the burgers, butter side down, on the hot grate and grill until the bottoms are nicely browned, about 5 minutes.
- Brush the top side with melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Using a spatula, turn the burgers and grill until they are browned and cooked to taste, about another 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, brush the cut side of the buns with the remaining melted butter and toast them cut side down on the grill during the last 2 minutes the burgers cook.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup. Stir until a pretty peach color emerges. (You can adjust measures to meet your own taste.)
- Put the burgers and onion slices on buns.
- Serve with Burger Sauce and desired toppings.
How about a few more Father’s Day menu ideas?
Pan-Roasted Tuscan Corn Salad With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Caramelized Peaches With Brown Sugar & Cinnamon No-Churn Ice Cream
Wishing you a safe and happy Father’s Day!
CIAO!
Your guys are so right! Delicious and can’t wait to try your recipe with the butter in the burger:)
They really do know a good burger when they see it! Thanks, friend! Enjoy!! 🙂
Wow. I had no idea this was here! I was looking for your much-anticipated once weekly posting!
But hey, I can see why you had to put this up there. This burger is amazing. It is the burger to beat out all other burgers!
It’s a pret-ty special burger!! Thanks, my friend!
Mmm I can never resist a good burger, and this looks incredible! Burgers are the first thing my husband and I groill when the weather gets warmer. And the messier, the better! Love the sound of this, Annie. Is it bad that I’m craving this for breakfast? 🙂
Not bad at all! I’m craving one too! Thanks, Gayle! Hope your weekend was awesome! 🙂
This looks like the perfect burger Annie! love the 1st pic!
Thank you, Manali! And it tasted as good as it looks! 😉
I like your ‘go big or go home’ burger style, and that sauce just dripping down the side – wow!
The best burgers are always the messiest! Have you also found that to be true? Thanks, friend!! 🙂
Oh, you’re killing me. THIS is the way to go if you’re going for burgers. Gotta try this soon. And I did like the brioche bun idea. Cheers!
I mean….we do have to give brioche its props! Soft buttery buns always work! Thanks, friend! Cheers!
Okay, but Annie, when you post twice a week, it’s like Christmas in May. How cool is that? 😉 Loved your grilled pizza entry in the Great Cookout, and just loving your no doubt about it best ever juicy burger! Most importantly, note that I’m just sitting here, sighing over the beautiful photography. 🙂 Meanwhile, what a cool cutting board! You may or may not have given a few people a few small heart attacks over whether or not Father’s Day had passed yet, but I was here daydreaming about the beautiful spread you made. Dad-personalized cutting board and all. 🙂 I hope you’re having a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, friend! Pinning!
Christmas in May?! I love it! You are too kind, my friend! I tell you what – if you ever have a hankering for a burger – this is the one! Happy Tuesday! 🙂
I don’t think there’s a fahter’s day meal more perfect than this! What dad wouldn’t like this! Right down to the toasted bun. Why are burgers even more satisfying with a toasted bun? Looks terrific! I’m drooling!
I am with you! Nothing like a good toasted bun! Just elevates the game, entirely! Have a great day, my friend!
I can’t stop drooling. There is nothing better than a good juicy hamburger and it is a natural for Memorial Weekend. I bet the men in your life were in hog *ahem* beef heaven. Have a great weekend.
Oh, you bet they were! It’s everyone’s new favorite…I think I have found our burger! Thanks, friend!
UGH I NEED THIS. We must celebrate my new favorite holiday together in Lake Placid!
Also, “Okay wait – maybe a soft buttery brioche roll, but that’s it. That’s the only substitution I’ll agree to. And I’m really not all that happy about it, but I’ll allow it.” <<< hysterical.
XO.
You absolutely do need this! And we’re bringing the Weber grill – so we are good to go, my dear! Hahahaha! Well, I went kicking and screaming – but I had to allow the brioche…;) Can’t wait for later!! XOXO
Yay! What a great surprise. Big and messy burgers are the best! These are beautiful and look so juicy. I love the sauce as well! Have a wonderful weekend! Take care.
Yay! Aren’t they the best?! Thanks so much, my friend! Have a great weekend! PS) Still craving those brownies of yours!! 🙂
OMG! I am seriously drooling, Annie. I so want to have this juicy burger right now. Sounds and looks absolutely perfect for National Hamburger day! Happy weekend! 🙂
Perfect for the holiday….it’s certainly not the kind of meal we have all the time – but boy, this one’s yummy!! Thanks, friend!
I am ALL for a BIG and MESSY burger, Annie! Especially if its juicy with angus beef goodness! This burger looks absolutely PERFECT, girlfriend! Totally ready to fire up the grill and shove a few of these in my face! Love that cutting board, would have been perfect for my dad since he loved being in the kitchen as much as I do. I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, dear friend! Cheers!
P.S. I love surprise posts by you! Makes my day!! XOXO
P.S.S Pinned 😉
Ahhhhh! Wish I could share this with you, my friend! I really do! It makes my day when you stop by with a kind word! I’m sure your dad was so proud of you! Is he where you got your cooking chops? Have a wonderful weekend, sweets! XOXO
Perfect for National Hamburger day! Now I need to make it, looks mouthwatering! And the cutting board looks so cool!
Thanks, Mira!! Enjoy, my friend! 🙂
You had me with that first picture! What a nice looking burger. I also love how you presented things to go with it at the end of the post. Nicely done!
Thank you so much Jeff! I really appreciate that! I was so excited to get the shots so that we could eat while it was still hot! It’s soooo good! 🙂
OMG! looks juicy and delicious. I would choose hamburger over a steak any day – my husband doesn’t understand that choice, but just look at that thing. Beautiful! Enjoy the holiday weekend!
Hahahah! I tell you what – I’m usually torn with that decision – but this burger makes it real easy to choose burger! It’s such a treat! Thanks for stopping by, my friend! Have a beautiful weekend! 🙂
My mouth is watering, Annie!!! I’m glad you didn’t wait to share this burger!! It’s like 9:15am here and I’m sitting and drinking my coffee wishing I had this burger in front of me. I’m a huge sucker for a homemade burger and this one fits the bill perfectly. Pinned! Have a great weekend! xo
We’ve eaten a lot of burgers in our day – and I’m not exaggerating when I say this – this is a pretty special burger! Such a treat! Thanks, my friend! Enjoy your weekend!