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Beef burgers in the grill.8-10 minutes at 400°F

0.75-inch ground beef patty. A useful starting range, with the details that matter.

°F · oz/lb°C · g/kg

Make it your portion.

One piece or reference portion, rather than total basket load.
Stay within your appliance’s supported temperatures.

Changing the size or temperature gives a modelled estimate. How it works

Typical range

Beef burgers, your setting

8-10minutes

at 400°F

Check at 8 min Turn around 4 min

Based on Weber: grilling guide, page 13.

Source entry: Ground beef patty. Portion controls describe one piece or planning portion; they are separate from the manufacturer’s total basket load.

From preheat to the final check.

  1. 1

    Preheat

    400°F; follow your appliance instructions.

  2. 2

    Cook

    8-10 minutes; keep pieces evenly spaced.

  3. 3

    Turn

    At about 4 minutes, turn or shake.

  4. 4

    Check

    160°F at the center; Ground beef, pork and lamb.

  5. 5

    Rest

    No mandatory USDA rest time for this food.

A quick size comparison.

The source reference is marked below. Other rows are modelled estimates at your selected settings.

Beef burgers cooking time by reference size
Reference sizeTypical timeBasis
2 oz5-7 minutesModel estimate
4 oz8-10 minutesSource reference
8 oz12-16 minutesModel estimate

Same food. Different details.

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A frozen estimate is not supported for this method. Thaw safely before using the reference range.

A few things worth knowing.

How long does beef burgers take in the grill?

For 0.75-inch ground beef patty, the chart baseline is 8-10 minutes at 400°F. Adjusted sizes and temperatures are modelled estimates.

What makes beef burgers cook faster or slower?

Use evenly sized pieces so the center and outside finish closer together. Thickness, initial temperature and appliance output also matter. A total basket weight does not describe the thickness of each piece.

Can I cook beef burgers from frozen?

This method has no supported frozen model. Thaw safely first and use the reference shape.

When should I start checking?

Check at 8 minutes for this setting. Keep cooking if the center has not reached the appropriate safety endpoint or texture. A timer is a reminder to check.

How do I know when beef burgers is done?

Check the center of patties, sausages and meatballs. Ground poultry needs 165°F. A thermometer beats any timer.

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Where this range comes from.

Reference facts are compiled from primary charts. Adjusted ranges are planning estimates. Read how we calculate them.