The Best Burger & Secret Sauce Recipe
This classic grilled burger recipe features juicy 80/20 ground beef patties seasoned with a simple blend of spices and cooked to perfection on a medium-high grill. Accompanied by a tangy, creamy secret sauce made from mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet relish, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoned salt, these burgers are perfect for summer cookouts or casual dinners. Served on soft sesame seed buns, this recipe ensures a flavorful burger experience every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 20-22 minutes
- Yield: 4 burgers 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
- 1 pound 80/20 ground beef
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- Sesame seed buns, for serving
Secret Sauce Ingredients
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sweet relish
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure it’s ready for cooking the burger patties evenly.
- Prepare Patties: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and cracked black pepper. Mix gently to combine without overworking the meat.
- Shape Patties: Form the mixture into patties about 1-inch thick. Press a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up during grilling.
- Grill Burgers: Place the patties on the preheated grill. Cook the first side for 4-6 minutes, being careful not to let them burn. Flip the burgers and continue grilling until they reach your desired doneness.
- Make Secret Sauce: Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet relish, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoned salt in a small bowl until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble Burgers: Place each cooked burger patty onto a sesame seed bun. Spread an ample amount of secret sauce on the bun and add your favorite toppings before serving.
Notes
- Ensure your grill is properly preheated to medium-high for a perfect sear and even cooking.
- Do not overmix the ground beef to keep patties tender and juicy.
- The indention in the patties prevents them from bulging, maintaining an even thickness.
- Feel free to customize the secret sauce by adjusting the amount of relish or Worcestershire sauce to match your taste preferences.
- Let burgers rest for a couple of minutes after grilling to retain juices before assembling.
Keywords: burger, secret sauce, grilled burgers, classic burger recipe, summer cookout
