These Amish-style barbecued burgers are juicy, packed with flavor, and made with a rich homemade BBQ sauce that's mixed right into the meat and brushed on while grilling. If you're looking for the best barbecued burgers for the grill, this easy Amish BBQ hamburger recipe delivers tender, flavorful results every time.
Grilled barbecued hamburgers are perfect for summer cookouts, whether cooked on a gas grill or over charcoal.
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Why You'll Love These Amish Barbecued Hamburgers
- Juicy and full of flavor - BBQ sauce is mixed right into the meat for extra moisture and taste
- Homemade barbecue sauce - Sweet, tangy, and rich with that classic Amish-style flavor
- Perfect for the grill - Works great on gas or charcoal grills
- Simple ingredients - Made with hamburger and pantry staples you likely already have
- Great for cookouts - A family-friendly favorite that's always a hit at summer barbecues
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Homemade Barbecue Sauce
These Amish barbecued burgers have homemade barbecue sauce mixed right into the meat, so you'll want to make the sauce first.
Add all of the sauce ingredients (ketchup, brown sugar, honey, molasses, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, liquid smoke, and black pepper) to a saucepan and bring to a boil. If you prefer a sweeter barbecue sauce, add ¼ cup of white sugar.
You can use any type of molasses, but I prefer a light-tasting molasses like King Syrup or Golden Barrel unsulphered molasses .
Remove from heat and let it cool completely before adding ½ cup of the sauce to the burger mixture.
Choosing the Best Meat for Juicy Burgers
The best meat for barbecued burgers is 85-90% lean ground beef for the perfect balance of flavor and juiciness.
You can use whatever meat you prefer to make these Amish hamburgers. If I have venison in the freezer, I often mix it with ground beef or ground chuck to add more fat and keep the burgers from drying out. Sometimes I mix turkey with ground beef as well.
Using a combination of meats is a great way to get both flavor and moisture. If you're trying to watch your cholesterol, a leaner cut is a better choice - but keep in mind that very lean meat can make drier burgers. And while fattier meat makes a juicier burger, it can also cause flare-ups on the grill.
For the best results, I tend to stick with 85-90% lean ground beef when grilling burgers.
How to Grill Barbecued Burgers
Food grilled over charcoal has a deeper, smoky flavor, but a gas grill is quick and convenient, which makes it a popular choice. You can cook these barbecued burgers on a gas grill, charcoal grill, or even in the oven.
No matter which method you use, they turn out juicy, flavorful, and delicious every time.Ground Beef Grill Recipe
Summer Cookouts & Side Dishes
I love summer holidays and barbecues! Fun family times, good food, and the great outdoors are so lovely!
Although, living in Missouri, sometimes the summer heat becomes so oppressive that you really cannot enjoy the outdoors unless you have water sports involved.
But whether it's an outdoor or indoor party, grilled Amish-style burgers are always a hit, especially when they're moist and juicy, piled high with cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard, and homemade barbecue sauce. I love my toppings!
And don't forget the sides! Classic favorites like homemade Amish potato salad, baked beans, or macaroni salad are always perfect with hamburgers. Amish Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad, Seven Layer Salad, Yum Yum Jello salad, and PA Dutch Deviled Eggs are also great choices.
ALSO, check out this post with 33 summer barbecue sides to make your meal complete.
And last but not least, what's a summer cookout without refreshing drinks? Serve up homemade lemonade, Amish meadow tea, or fruity slushies to keep everyone cool and happy while enjoying the sunshine.
Summer Evenings With My Amish Family
I grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania's Amish country. And, of course, we were always busy. But I loved long summer evenings, and I especially loved Saturday evenings.
We always tried to get our work done early on Saturdays so that we could relax and have some family time. Frequently we pulled out the grill and had an outdoor family supper. It was very special (especially when I was a little kid).
My dad didn't care for steak, so we usually grilled chicken or hamburgers. We always had plenty of ground beef in the freezer since we butchered our own cows, and we had fresh melons from the garden.
Those were lovely evenings spent outdoors with the family after another long week of hard work. And I look back on those childhood days with fond memories.
If you try these Amish barbecued burgers, I'd love to hear what you think! Leave a comment and star rating below. Thank you! It helps others find the recipe too.
Looking for another simple ground beef dinner recipe? Check out my recipe for Easy Sloppy Joes.
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Amish-style Homemade BBQ Hamburgers Recipe
Ingredients
Barbecue Sauce:
- 1 c. ketchup
- ½ c. brown sugar
- ¼ c. honey
- ¼ c. light-tasting molasses
- 2 tsp. prepared mustard
- 1 ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ - ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. liquid smoke
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Burgers:
- 1 ½ lb. ground beef (85 - 90% lean)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ⅓ c. quick oats
- 1 tsp. garlic salt (or use 1 tsp. table salt and ½ tsp. garlic powder)
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ½ - ¾ tsp. black pepper
- 6 hamburger buns, and toppings as desired
Instructions
Barbecue Sauce:
- In a saucepan, combine all the sauce ingredients.1 c. ketchup, ½ c. brown sugar, ¼ c. honey, ¼ c. light-tasting molasses, 2 tsp. prepared mustard, 1 ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce, ¼ - ½ tsp. salt, ½ tsp. liquid smoke, ¼ tsp. black pepper
- Stir and bring it to a boil.
- Remove from the heat and set it aside to cool. You will add ⅓ cup of the cooled sauce to the burger mixture. And the rest will be used to brush on the burgers while grilling, and cover the burgers when finished.
Burgers:
- Combine egg, oats, and seasonings in a bowl. And add ⅓ cup of the barbecue sauce.1 large egg, beaten, ⅓ c. quick oats, 1 tsp. garlic salt (or use 1 tsp. table salt and ½ tsp. garlic powder), ½ tsp. onion powder, ½ - ¾ tsp. black pepper
- Add the ground beef and mix only to combine.1 ½ lb. ground beef (85 - 90% lean)
- Divide the mixture and shape it into six hamburger patties. (Remember that the patties will shrink as they are cooking. So you'll want to make them a bit larger than what you want the finished product to be.)
- Place a piece of parchment paper between each hamburger patty.
- Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to grill them.
- Grill (on a preheated grill) for several minutes on each side. Brush them frequently with the bbq sauce. And spread the remaining sauce over the top of the grilled burgers or serve with the sauce.
- Serve immediately with hamburger buns and toppings. Or you can place them in a covered dish and set them in your oven (at the lowest temperature) for several minutes until ready to serve.6 hamburger buns, and toppings as desired
Anna
Yummy burgers!