Lazy Cheeseburger Kebabs – The Ultimate Juicy Grilled Burger
Lazy Cheeseburger Kebabs offer everything you love about a cheeseburger in a fun and easy-to-make skewer format.Seasoned ground beef is shaped into juicy portions and alternated with colorful vegetables.The kebabs are grilled until perfectly charred and topped with melted cheddar cheese.Serve with ketchup, mustard, pickles, and toasted buns for a complete burger experience.This recipe is simple enough for beginners and delicious enough for entertaining.Every bite is smoky, cheesy, juicy, and irresistibly satisfying.
Ingredients
For the Cheeseburger Meat Mixture
- 1 pound (450 g) ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Skewers
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 4 slices cheddar cheese, cut into squares
Optional Toppings
- Dill pickles
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise
- Toasted burger buns
- Lettuce
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each into oval meatballs.
- Thread beef portions onto skewers, alternating with onion, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Cook kebabs for 10–12 minutes, turning every few minutes until beef is fully cooked.
- Place cheddar squares over each beef portion during the last 1–2 minutes and close the grill lid until melted.
- Serve with pickles, sauces, and toasted buns if desired.
Notes
- Use 80/20 beef for the juiciest results.
- Avoid overmixing the meat to keep it tender.
- Chill formed meat portions for 10 minutes if they feel soft.
- Metal skewers work best for grilling.
- Internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
- Cheese can be changed to pepper jack, Swiss, or American.
- Vegetables add moisture and color.
- Serve immediately while hot and cheesy.