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You can grill a burger the traditional way (on a charcoal or gas grill)\u2026 the flavor is out of this world. You can cook a burger inside on a cast iron pan\u2026 the crispy sear you\u2019ll get is even better than your favorite restaurant.<\/p>\n

But why can\u2019t you have both? Here\u2019s how to make a burger using a cast iron pan ON your grill.<\/p>\n

How to grill a burger with a cast iron skillet<\/h2>\n

Cooking burgers on a cast iron pan on the grill creates a dual-cooking scenario that will set your burger apart from the rest. Of course, start with high-quality 100% beef burgers of significant size, something like Omaha Steaks Private Reserve\u00ae Angus Burgers<\/a> or Smash Burgers<\/a>. Don\u2019t do anything fancy to the patties, and season them simply with salt and pepper or Omaha Steaks Seasoning<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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1. Prep your grill<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Prepare your grill as usual. For cooking in a pan, there\u2019s no need to make a two- or three-zone fire\u2026 arrange your lit charcoal evenly. Preheat the grill to 450\u00b0F.<\/div>\n
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2. Pre-heat cast iron skillet<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Place your cast iron pan on the grill for 5 to 10 minutes before you add any food to let it come up to temperature. You want your skillet to be HOT before cooking.<\/p>\n

3. Cook burgers until internal temperature reaches 160\u00b0F<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Cook your burgers directly on the pan surface, flipping once or twice and keeping the grill lid closed in between flips. Cook until internal temperature of the burger reaches 160\u00b0F as measured by a meat thermometer.<\/div>\n
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4. Add cheese (if desired)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Top burgers with cheese (if you\u2019re using cheese) a couple of minutes before<\/em> removing burgers from the pan.<\/p>\n

Why grill with a cast iron skillet?<\/h2>\n

Cast iron skillets are formed from a single piece of metal, which provides for an even distribution of heat \u2014 something you just don\u2019t get from your charcoal grill alone. Because cast iron is seasoned with a non-stick coating, the clean-up is much easier than that of a traditional barbecue.<\/p>\n

Just wipe the skillet with a damp rag and you\u2019re ready to fire up the grill again! How easy is that? Here\u2019s how to season a cast iron pan<\/a>. The skillet has plenty of space to toast buttered buns, crisp bacon, and grill onions too. Just be sure to leave the lid off the grill if you’re cooking items in addition to your burgers; that way, you can keep on eye on them.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re cooking indoors, check out our guide to pan-frying burgers<\/a> for perfectly juicy results on the stovetop.<\/p>\n

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