Grilling hamburgers is a popular and delicious way to cook them. However, it is important to cook hamburgers to the proper temperature to ensure that they are safe to eat and to maximize their flavor.
The safe internal temperature for cooked ground beef is 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius). This temperature kills harmful bacteria that may be present in the meat. To check the internal temperature of a hamburger, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the patty. The thermometer should not touch any bones.