I only have frozen burgers and need one now. No worries, you can grill frozen hamburgers, no thawing, no defrosting, and still enjoy a tasty, juicy, perfectly cooked burger. I have the best tips for grill temperatures and timing so your frozen patties turn out just as good as fresh, plus a few tips to make sure they cook evenly all the way through.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- No defrosting needed: You need a quick dinner? Using frozen burgers is a great quick fix for any night, including parties and cookouts.
- Meal planning: Making burger patties and freezing them is a great way to have burgers at the ready for any night for a quick dinner.
Everyone loves a good burger; a few favorites are my Jalapeno slider burgers, Chicken parm burgers, and air fryer BBQ burgers.
Ingredients for making Burgers from Frozen meat
- Frozen hamburgers - Use store-bought frozen hamburgers, or make and season your own burgers with ground beef or mince. They keep up to 3 to 4 months in the freezer.
- Toppings:
- Ketchup: My homemade ketchup is amazing. Make some for your burgers.
- Cheese: Any favorite cheese will work; American cheese, Swiss cheese, blue cheese, and grueyere all work well.
- Tomatoes: Fresh tomatoes are a classic topping.
- Lettuce: Iceberg or Romaine are great for a little crunch.
- Buns: Any of your favorite hamburger buns will be great.
Kitchen Tools Needed
- Gas or Charcoal Grill
- Grill pan
How to Grill Frozen Burgers
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are in the recipe card.
- Cook hamburger patties on a preheated grill for about 6 minutes.
- Flip the burgers, grill another 6 minutes, until the burgers reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Top with cheese.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
Make-ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Leftovers: As long as the cooked meat has not sat out at high temperatures for more than an hour, refrigerate leftover burgers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
Freezing Cooked Burgers: Cooked burgers can be frozen if they have not sat out at high temperatures for more than 1 hour. Freeze up to 4 months in freezer-safe bags.
Eileen's Tips for Success
- Store-bought burgers: If the frozen burgers are not seasoned, grill them for 5 minutes, then season with salt and black pepper.
- Juicy Burgers: Do not press the burgers; that releases juices, which results in a dry burger.
- Grill Lid: Keep the grill lid closed while grilling to ensure a
FAQs for making great burgers from frozen
You can grill the burgers directly from frozen.
The 5 6 7 rule is a grilling tip for cooking burgers. 5 minutes on the first side, flipping, 6 minutes on the second side, and 7 minutes rest time.
Fat is flavor when it comes to burgers. An 80/20 ground beef/fat provides a good meat-to-fat ratio.
According to the USDA, cooked hamburgers should reach an internal temperature of 160°F using an instant-read meat thermometer.
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Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat, around 375°F.
- Gently oil grill grates with a avocado oil to avoid sticking.
- Place 6 frozen burger patties into the preheated grill.
- Cook for 6 minutes per side or until a minimum of 160°F with an instant-read meat thermometer.
- Place a slice of the 6 slices American cheese onto each patty, close the lid and heat for an additional minute or until cheese begins to melt.
- Spread mayonnaise on the bottom of each 6 burger buns, top with Romaine lettuce, Roma tomatoes (sliced thin), sliced raw yellow onion, ketchup, mustard , and pickles.
- Top with top bun and serve.
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