If you're craving a juicy steakhouse burger recipe you can make at home, you've come to the right place! These thick, meaty burgers are seasoned simply, grilled until they're beautifully charred on the outside and juicy in the center, then piled high with your favorite toppings.
They're every bit as satisfying as your favorite restaurant burger-only you get to enjoy them fresh off your own grill.
What makes this recipe irresistible
The secret to a great steakhouse burger isn't a long list of ingredients-it's using quality beef, simple seasonings, and letting the grill do the work. Montreal steak seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of smoked paprika give every bite rich, beefy flavor without overpowering the meat.
Finish it with toasted buttery buns, melted cheese, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and your favorite burger sauce, and you've got a restaurant-worthy burger that's surprisingly easy to make at home.
Best Steakhouse Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef preferably 80/20 blend for juiciness
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Montreal Steak Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 burger buns
- 2 tablespoons butter optional for brushing on bread prior to toasting.
- assorted toppings; American Cheese, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, thinly sliced onions, smashburger sauce, etc.
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, Montreal Steak Seasoning and smoked paprika. Lightly mix to combine.
- Separate the beef mixture into four equal portions. Roll into balls and flatten to make patties.
- Using your thumb, make a small indent into the middle of each patties. (This keeps it from puffing during grilling.) Refrigerate until you're ready to grill.
- When you're hungry, fire up that grill! Make sure the grill is clean and well-oiled. Heat the grill to 375 degrees. Grill the burgers 3-4 minutes on side one to get a good sear before flipping. Continue grilling until the burgers are done to your liking. (See notes below) Add cheese the last minute of grill. Close the lid so the cheese.
- Brush the burger buns with melted butter and toast until lightly brown.
- Optional - When you remove the burgers from the grill, top with a small dab of butter.
- Cover lightly with foil.
- Now it's time to build the burgers! Slather each side of the bun with Smashburger Sauce. Building from the bottom bun, add lettuce, burger patty, tomato, onion, pickles, etc. Add the top bun and feast on your amazing burgers!
Notes
Nutrition
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What you'll need: ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements.
- Ground beef - I recommend an 80/20 blend for juicy, flavorful burgers that stay tender on the grill.
- Montreal Steak Seasoning - Adds plenty of savory flavor without measuring a dozen spices.
- Smoked paprika - Gives the burgers a subtle smoky finish.
- Worcestershire sauce - Adds richness and enhances the beefy flavor.
- Burger buns - Brioche, potato buns, or sesame seed buns all work well.
- Toppings - American, cheddar, Swiss, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and Smashburger Sauce are all great choices.
Step-by-step guide: instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For complete directions, scroll down to the bottom.
- Add the ground meat, Worcestershire sauce, Montreal Steak Seasoning and smoked paprika. Lightly mix to combine.
- Separate the beef mixture into four even portions. Roll into balls and flatten to make patties.
- Make a small indent into the middle of each patty to keep it from puffing up during grilling.
- Grill the hamburger patties 3-4 minutes on side one to get a good sear before flipping. Continue grilling until the burgers are done. Add cheese the last minute of grilling.
- Brush the burger buns with melted butter and toast until lightly brown.
- Build your burgers and feast!
Burger temperature chart
| Level of Doneness | Internal Temperature |
| Rare | 125 F |
| Medium Rare | 135 F |
| Medium | 145 F |
| Medium Well | 155 F |
| Well Done | over 160 F |
Frequently asked questions (FAQ's)
Whether you make a thick burger or a thin burger, that's personal preference! Do what makes you happy!
Use an instant-read thermometer. Cook to your preference of doneness.
Yes, resting the burgers will allow the juices to be distributed evenly. Just cover the plate lightly with aluminum foil.
You bet burgers are great grilled in or outside. No grill pan, no problem! Use a heavy-duty cast iron skillet instead.
Pressing a shallow indentation into the center of each patty helps prevent the burgers from puffing up as they cook, so they stay flatter and cook more evenly.
Yes. Closing the lid helps maintain an even cooking temperature and melts the cheese quickly during the last minute of cooking.
Top Tip
Don't overwork the meat. Just lightly mix in the seasonings and form the burger patties. Resist the urge to press the burgers with your spatula while they cook. Pressing squeezes out the flavorful juices that keep your burgers tender and juicy. Flip them only once if possible for the best crust.
More great burger recipes
We do like burgers on the blog! There are several terrific burger recipes I know you'll enjoy!
- Air Fryer Frozen Hamburgers - super easy to make and again, no grill needed.
- If the weather isn't cooperating, bring the party indoors when you make Oven Baked Frozen Burgers!
- Extra Juicy Grilled Turkey Burgers - these are so flavorful, one of our favorite easy burger recipes!
Serve with
- Sesame seed buns or regular buns, that's up to you! Burger fixings include fresh lettuce, homemade pickles, sliced tomatoes, red onions or caramelized onions, pickles, sliced cheese and bacon. Everyone loves bacon burgers!
- Potato chips, French fries or potato salad, all are great choices!
Still, looking for that perfect side dish? Check out What to Serve with Hamburgers for 50+ ideas and recipes!
Bring the steakhouse home tonight
Skip the restaurant and fire up the grill instead! This steakhouse burger recipe is easy enough for a weeknight but impressive enough for weekend cookouts and backyard gatherings. Load them with your favorite toppings, serve them alongside your favorite sides, and watch them disappear.
Once you taste how juicy and flavorful homemade burgers can be, you'll be reaching for this recipe all summer long.
Lois says
We love our burgers and this sounds just wonderful. Will be making them this week.