Ingredients
1 lb (85% lean) ground beef (use chuck blend, substitute lamb for dietary needs)
1 medium cucumber (scrub well, substitute sour pickles)
1 small red onion (use yellow onion as alternative)
1/2 cup ketchup (look for additive-free versions)
2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste, try honey)
1 tbsp pickle brine (boost saltiness with extra salt)
1 tsp breadcrumbs (optional for texture, skip if forming issues)
Instructions
Portion ground beef into four 4-ounce patties
Season liberally with salt and black pepper
Chill patties 30 minutes for firmer texture
Finely dice cucumber halves and red onions
Mix with ketchup, sugar, and pickle brine in bowl
Refrigerate 1-2 hours for flavors to meld
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F)
Place patties on grill, cook 4-5 minutes per side
Top each patty with 1-2 tbsp homemade relish
Mound with toppings like lettuce tomato and cheese
Notes
Use 85% lean chuck for ideal fat ratio. Trim excess marbling if meat feels greasy before cooking
Grind relish ingredients by hand with knife instead of processor
Build patties while meat is still slightly chilled for better shape
For fresher relish, prepare at least an hour before serving
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Meals
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg