Easy Hamburgers

These easy hamburgers come together in a snap. Grill and then add your favorite toppings. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

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  Total Time

  Prep: 20 min. Grill: 15 min.
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  Makes

  6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 6 hamburger buns, split and toasted
• Optional toppings: Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, sliced onion, bacon and mayonnaise

Directions

• Shape ground beef into six 3/4-in.-thick patties. Just before grilling, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 5-7 minutes on each side. Top bun bottoms with burgers. If desired, serve with lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon and mayonnaise.

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