Chargrilled Burger with Housemade Pickles and Garlic Aioli

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

Juicy hand-pressed beef burger grilled over high heat, topped with crunchy housemade pickles and creamy garlic aioli on a toasted bun. This american-inspired sandwiches & wraps ready in about 25 minutes blends ground chuck beef (80/20), kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chuck beef (80/20)
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 4, split burger buns
• 1 cup, thinly sliced dill pickles
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 medium sliced tomato
• 1/4 medium sliced red onion

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground chuck beef with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Form into 4 equal 4-inch diameter patties, pressing a shallow indent in the center of each.
2. Step 2: Preheat a grill or cast iron skillet to high heat (about 450°F). Place patties on the hot surface and cook for 4 minutes without moving, until a dark crust forms. Flip and cook an additional 3 minutes for medium doneness.
3. Step 3: While burgers cook, mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp lemon juice in a small bowl to make garlic aioli.
4. Step 4: Brush 4 split burger buns with 2 tbsp butter and toast on the grill or skillet for 1-2 minutes until golden.
5. Step 5: Assemble burgers by spreading garlic aioli on bottom bun, add 1/4 cup shredded lettuce, a cooked burger patty, 1/4 cup thinly sliced dill pickles, 2 slices tomato, 1 tbsp sliced red onion, and top with the bun crown.
6. Step 6: Serve immediately with your favorite side.