Gas Grilled Cheeseburger

Prep Time: 50 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Difficulty Level: Medium
Cook Method: Gas Grill
Doneness: Your preference! Well-done burgers are done at 160°F (71°C).
Grill Temperature: 450°F (232°C) & 250°F (121°C)

This recipe creates two juicy cheeseburgers.

When you've got a list of barbecue recipes, it's basically a crime not to include cheeseburgers. And we don't mean those wimpy little fast food burgers, oh no. We're talking patties so hefty, they've earned the right to be called "thicc" with two c's. We're talking burgers that require at least doubling up on disposable plates, but even then, they'll buckle under the weight. But one can't properly feast on girth alone, which is why we've also made our cheeseburgers with parsley, garlic, and onion mixed into the meat, properly packing it with flavor. As far as toppings go, the beauty of burgers is how customizable they are, so we'll leave out any specific recommendations and encourage you to build whatever your heart desires.

And of course, the main thing that makes our cheeseburgers so special is the texture. It's got a nice little crunch on the outside, but is still plump and juicy on the inside. It seems like a tricky task to tackle, but did you know that you can use your trusty MEATER with ground meat? If you didn't already know, consider your life changed for the better!

It goes without saying that burgers and fries go together like bread and butter, so that's got to be our first suggestion. If you're wanting more, you can pile your plate with any of your favorite barbecue sides. When it comes to drinks, there's nothing like cracking open a cold can of something fizzy at a barbecue. Bitter beers like pilsner or lager will cut through the fattiness of the burger, or you can keep it simple with your favorite soft drink.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
4 slices of cheese
1 egg
1 tbsp parsley
1 tbsp white onion
1 clove peeled garlic
2 burger buns
2 tbsp bread crumbs
1 tbsp oil
Salt & pepper to taste
Burger toppings of your choice

Equipment

MEATER
Grilling Spatula
Mixing Bowl
Knife
MEATER Board
MEATER Mitts

Instructions

• Turn two burners on your grill to medium high, close the lid, and let your grill hit about 450°F. This can take up to 15 minutes.
• Finely chop your garlic and put it in your mixing bowl.
• Chop up your onion and add it to the mixing bowl.
• Cut off your parsley stems and finely chop the leaves, then put them in the mixing bowl.
• Sprinkle in your bread crumbs into the mixing bowl.
• Beat your egg in the small bowl and pour it into the mixing bowl.
• Add your ground beef to the rest of the ingredients.
• Sprinkle in your salt and pepper to taste.
• Use your hands to mix the ingredients well.
• Press the meat into 2 patties, making sure to pack them tightly and pat the sides. Use the ambient end of your MEATER Plus or MEATER Pro probe as a thickness reference. They should be approximately the height of the ceramic band on your probe.
• Coat the burger patties with your oil.
• Sear your patties on the grill all over, just until they're golden brown. Rotate them partway through this quick sear to create some nice grill marks!
• Take the seared burger patties off of the grill.
• Turn off one burner, close the lid, and adjust the active burner to drop the head to around 250°F.
• Next, insert your MEATER probe into the thickest part of the burger patty. In the MEATER app, choose your preferred burger doneness level and start the cook. Make sure your MEATER charger is next to the grill to ensure your Bluetooth connection will be boosted and stays connected to the probe.
• Add 2 slices of cheese on each patty.
• Return the patties to the grill. Stick the burger patties next to the active burner or on a raised rack, not directly above the burner.
• Cook the burger patties until the MEATER app notifies you to remove them from the heat. The MEATER app will also notify you once your burger patties are finished resting.
• Let your burger patties rest on a cutting board.
• Put the buns on the grill for a few seconds, just until they turn lightly golden.
• Get your favorite toppings ready, and spread your liquid condiments on the buns.
• Pull out the probe using oven mitts.
• Stack your burger ingredients together. Serve your cheeseburgers whole or in half. Enjoy!