The cooking time for hamburgers on a grill can vary depending on the thickness of the patties and the heat of the grill. As a general rule, you should grill hamburgers for 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, 5-7 minutes per side for medium, and 8-10 minutes per side for well-done.
Here are the steps to grill hamburgers:
- Preheat your grill to high heat (about 450°F to 500°F).
- Form the ground beef into patties, making sure they are evenly shaped and about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thick. You can also season the patties with salt and pepper or other seasonings if you like.
- Once the grill is hot, place the patties on the grill grates and close the lid.
- After about 3-5 minutes, use a spatula to flip the burgers over to the other side.
- Grill for an additional 3-5 minutes for medium-rare, 5-7 minutes for medium, or 8-10 minutes for well-done. You can use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the burgers, which should be 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium, and 160°F for well-done.
- Once the burgers are cooked to your desired level of doneness, remove them from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Remember to always cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure food safety.
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