The Juiciest Hamburgers Ever (Easy Beer Marinade!)
Grill The Juiciest Hamburgers Ever with this easy recipe! A quick beer and Worcestershire marinade makes all the difference for perfectly moist and flavorful patties.
Ingredients
(Based on 1x column, makes 3 patties as per recipe)
Hamburger Patties & Marinade:
- ▢ 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend preferred)
- ▢ ½ cup beer (lager or pilsner recommended)
- ▢ ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ▢ ½ teaspoon onion salt
- ▢ Freshly ground black pepper to taste
For Grilling:
- ▢ Oil for grill grate
For Serving (Not Listed, but Implied):
- ▢ Hamburger buns
- ▢ Your favorite burger toppings (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, cheese, condiments)
Instructions
1. Shape the Hamburger Patties:
- Gently shape the 1 pound of ground beef into three equal-sized patties, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Handle the meat as little as possible to keep the burgers tender – don’t overwork or pack them too tightly.
- Create a slight indentation or “dimple” in the center of each patty with your thumb. This helps prevent them from plumping up into a football shape during grilling and promotes even cooking.
- Place the formed patties in a single layer in a shallow dish suitable for marinating.
2. Prepare and Apply the Marinade:
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the ½ cup of beer, ¼ cup of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Whisk or stir well to combine.
- Pour this marinade mixture evenly over the hamburger patties in the shallow dish.
- Cover the dish and place it in the refrigerator to marinate for 15 minutes.
3. Flip and Continue Marinating:
- After 15 minutes, carefully flip the burgers over in the marinade to ensure both sides get to soak up the flavors.
- Cover the dish again and return to the refrigerator to marinate for an additional 15 minutes (for a total of 30 minutes marinating time).
4. Preheat Grill and Cook Patties:
- While the patties finish marinating, preheat your outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
- Once hot, lightly oil the grill grate to prevent sticking.
- Carefully remove the patties from the marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off. Discard the leftover marinade.
- Place the marinated patties on the hot, oiled grill.
- Cook for about 2 minutes on the first side, then carefully flip them over using a sturdy spatula or tongs.
- Continue to cook the burgers to your desired degree of doneness. The recipe suggests about 5 minutes per side for well-done. For medium-rare to medium, it would be less time (e.g., 3-4 minutes per side after the initial 2 min flip).
- Crucial: An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a patty should register at least 160°F (70°C) for safely cooked ground beef.
5. Rest and Serve:
- Remove the cooked hamburgers from the grill and place them on a clean plate.
- Let the burgers rest for about 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a much juicier burger.
- Serve hot on your favorite buns with all your desired toppings!
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