Grilled Burgers: The Perfect Way to Get Your Grill On
7 Burgers
35 min
45 min
20 min
1 h 40 min
And if you've ever wanted to learn how to make burgers from scratch, you're in luck! We'll walk you through every step, from baking the bread to grinding your meat. Trust us, there's nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a juicy, homemade burger that you made yourself.
So what are you waiting for? Fire up the grill and get ready to impress your friends and family with your burger-making skills!
Ingredients
- 7 Burger Buns
(See our Sourdough Brioche Burger Buns recipe) - 7 Beef Patties
(See our Beef Patties recipe) - 4 Russet Potatoes
- 7 Lettuce Leaves
- 2 Tomatoes
- 1/4 Red Onion
- 7 Slices Ham
- 7 Slices Cheese
- 2 Ripe Avocados
- 1 Clove of Garlic
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper
- 1 Lime
- 4 Springs Cilantro
- Olive Oil
- Paprika
- Pepper
- Salt
Equipment
- Chef Knife
- Cutting Board
- Bowl
- Air Fryer
- Tray
- Pan
- Aluminium Foil
- Plastic Wrap
- Food Processor
- Charcoal Grill
- Charcoal
Instructions
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1. Prepare toppings.
Wash and chop the lettuce, tomato, and onion.
Arrange the vegetables, ham, and cheese on a tray. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
7 Lettuce Leaves
2 Tomatoes
1/4 Red Onion
7 Slices Ham
7 Slices Cheese
2. Make guacamole.
Roast the jalapeno pepper and garlic in a pan. Add the avocados, jalapeno pepper, and garlic to a food processor. Blend until you have a puree texture. Season the guacamole with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste. Top with cilantro, tomatoes, and red onion.
Instead of using a food processor, I'm opting for a traditional molcajete on this occasion.
1 Jalapeno Pepper
1 Clove of Garlic
2 Ripe Avocados
4 Chopped Springs Cilantro
1/2 Chopped Roma Tomatoe
1/4 Chopped Red Onion
1 Lime
3. Start the grill and allow it to heat to an even temperature.
4. Make wedge potatoes.
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F / 205°C, or according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Cut the potatoes into wedges. In a bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika until evenly coated. Spread the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft and golden brown.
4 Russet Potatoes
olive oil
salt
pepper
paprika
5. Cook the patties and heat up the buns.
Season the beef patties with salt and pepper. Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the desired temperature is reached. Add ham and cheese to the patties and grill until the cheese is melted. Heat up the buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes per side.
6. Assemble burgers.
To assemble the burgers, place a beef patty on each bun and top with your favorite toppings. Serve with wedge potatoes.
Enjoy!
Tips:
- If you don't have a food processor, mash the avocados with a fork or potato masher until smooth or chunky, as desired.
- To prevent the guacamole from browning, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole.
- This recipe makes a mild guacamole. For a spicier salsa, add 2 or 3 peppers or use serrano peppers instead of jalapenos.
- Leftover burger toppings can be refrigerated for up to two days, but it is best to use them within one day for the best flavor and texture. This is because the texture of the toppings may become mushy or dry if they are stored for too long.
- You can add other seasonings to the potatoes, such as garlic, onion, or cayenne pepper.
- If your air fryer is small, you may need to cook the potatoes in multiple batches.