How Long To Grill Burgers At 400 Degrees Fahrenheit?
Eric Siciss
I will go through step-by-step instructions on how to grill burgers like a pro at 400 degrees so that each burger comes out just right - zesty and loaded with flavor without wasting away into dry little hockey pucks!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 9 minutes mins
Total Time 19 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 351 kcal
- 1 Lb ground beef - 80/20 use ⅓ to ½ pound per burger
- Salt and pepper to taste OR 7:2:2
- Buns and fixings
Preheat grill on high. Clean and oil grill grates.
Start with 80/20 ground beef and divide it into ⅓ to ½ pound balls. Form into patties about ¾ inch thick and 4-inch diameter.
Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic on both sides of patty. Press one inch round ¼ inch deep indentation into center of one side.
Grill over direct heat with closed lid for 5 minutes before flipping, then 3-4 minutes more. Check temperature; should be 160° to 165° before adding cheese for 30-60 seconds if using cheese.
Place meat on bun and serve without resting first.
- Season beef with salt, pepper, and garlic before grilling.
- Experiment with other spices or add Worcestershire sauce or BBQ sauce for extra flavor.
- Press an indentation in the center of each patty to help them keep their shape and prevent bulging.
- Cook burgers over medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side and check internal temperature with a food thermometer before serving.
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