How to Barbecue Lean Ground Round Burgers

Barbecue sauce compliments lean ground meat.

Lean ground round meat comes from round steak, rump roast or round roasts. Located near the rump on the animal, it contains less fat than other ground beef and tends to dry out quicker then other cuts of meat when grilled. You can fix the dryness by applying barbecue sauce during the grilling process. Not only does it moisturize the meat, but it also infuses the barbecue flavor to the meat, which enhances the taste. Consider making your own homemade sauce or using your favorite seasonings as you prepare the meat prior to grilling.

Things You'll Need

• Jar barbecue sauce,
• 1 cup brown sugar,
• 2 tbsp. mustard
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• Season salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Half lemon
• Onions
• Tomatoes
• Pickles
• Buns
• Cheese Swiss or American

Instructions

1. Pour a jar of barbecue sauce, 1 cup of brown sugar, 2 tsp.. of mustard and 1/4 cup of soy sauce into a pan. Bring to a boil, and then simmer for 20 minutes. Allow sauce to blend.

2. Place meat into a mixing bowl. Season the meat by adding 1/2 tbsp. of the spices you prefer, such as season salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion salt into the meat. Knead the seasonings into the meat.

3. Take a handful of meat from the bowl. Flatten it between your hands to make a patty. Set it aside on a plate. Shape the rest of the meat into patties.

4. Turn the grill on medium and wait for the grill to heat up. Run a cut half of a lemon over the lower barbecue rungs. Put the patties over the flames. Close the hood.

5. Flip the patties after five minutes. Dip the brush into the barbecue sauce and add a thin coating of sauce to the burgers. Slice onions, tomatoes and pickles. Set them aside.

6. Flip the patties again five minutes later and add more sauce. Put the buns on and add Swiss or American cheese if desired. Burgers should be medium done in the next five minutes. Slice into the patty to confirm it is thoroughly cooked, before you remove it.

7. Remove the burgers from the grill into a bun and set on a plate. Allow the family and guests to fix their burgers.

Tips & Warnings

• Bacon is a nice touch to barbecue burgers.

• Mix crumbled blue cheese into the meat for tangy burger.

• Be careful around hot flames.

References

• Epicurious: Barbecued Cheddar Burgers
• Real Restaurant Recipes: Barbecue Hamburger