How Long to Cook Frozen Burgers on Grill

Cook frozen burgers on the grill? Yes, you can enjoy that same juicy, flavorful burger even if you start with frozen burgers. Even if you have unexpected company stop over, and your patties are frozen, you can still be enjoying hamburgers with that great savory taste in no time.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Grilling Recipe, summer recipe

Servings: Servings

Calories: 351kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Ingredients

1 Pound Frozen Hamburger Patties
4 Hamburger buns
Salt and pepper optional
Desired toppings

Instructions

Preheat the gas grill to medium-high heat, 325 degrees. Remove frozen hamburgers from the freezer and thaw for a couple of minutes to make them easier to separate. Pro Tip. I use a butter knife inserted between the hamburger patties and paper to separate the patties.
Once the patties are separated, grill the frozen patties for approximately 15 minutes flipping then with the grill spatula every 5 minutes. After 15 minutes check with a meat thermometer and continue checking until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
1 Pound Frozen Hamburger Patties
Wait until the burgers have thawed to add the seasoning. Season with salt and pepper or other seasonings you enjoy.
Salt and pepper
Toast the buns lightly, and add the patty, desired condiments, and other toppings such as lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions if desired. Serve.
4 Hamburger buns, Desired toppings

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Notes

Cooking time will vary slightly depending on the thickness of the meat. Thicker burgers will require a bit more time for the center of the burger to cook.

Add cheese if desired the last minute of grilling. Place a slice of cheese on the patties, close the lid and turn the grill off. The remaining heat will melt the cheese on to the patties.

If you like toasted buns, get them on the grill during the last few minutes of cooking.
Assemble your hamburger or cheeseburger with your favorite toppings.

Grill Time & Temperature (Quick Reference)

Here’s a general guide to grill times for standard frozen beef patties:

Burger Size	Grill Temp	Approx. Total Time
Small (¼ lb)	325-350°F	~14–18 minutes
Medium (⅓ lb)	325-350°F	~18–22 minutes
Large (½ lb)	325-350°F	~20–25 minutes
Plant-based	Medium heat	~8–12 minutes

Flip once halfway. Check temp near the end. Cook to package temp

Note: These are estimates. Always check with a thermometer.

How to Grill the Juiciest Hamburgers?

Here is a little secret. If you brush the burger patty with melted butter as it is cooking, it will cook into the meat and make it juicier and more flavorful too. Just be careful as it can cause a flare up. If it drips onto the flames.

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