Grilled Hand-Pattied Burger with Garlic Herb Aioli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

Juicy hand-pattied beef burgers grilled to perfection, topped with a creamy garlic herb aioli and fresh lettuce on a toasted bun. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs ground beef (80/20), kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 beef (80/20)
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh chives
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 4, split burger buns
• 2 tbsp, softened butter
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 slices sliced tomato
• 4 slices sliced red onion

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Divide into 4 equal portions and gently form into 4 hand-pattied burgers about 3/4-inch thick.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill burgers for 4-5 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 160°F, flipping once halfway.
3. Step 3: While burgers cook, mix 1/3 cup mayonnaise with 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives, and 1 tsp lemon juice in a small bowl to make garlic herb aioli.
4. Step 4: Spread 2 tbsp softened butter on cut sides of 4 burger buns. Toast buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes until golden and slightly crispy.
5. Step 5: Assemble burgers by spreading a generous 1 tbsp garlic herb aioli on each bun bottom, topping with grilled burger patty, 1 lettuce leaf, 1 slice tomato, and 1 slice red onion. Cap with bun top and serve immediately.