The Perfect Hamburger Recipe
Ground beef chuck with at least 20 percent fat produces the juiciest burgers.
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck (80 percent lean)
- Vegetable oil, for grates
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 4 hamburger buns, split and lightly grilled or toasted
- Lettuce, tomato, or other toppings, as desired
Directions
- Evenly divide meat into 4 portions. With a light touch, gently form each one into a ball, then shape into a 3/4-inch-thick patty. With thumb, make a 1/4-inch-deep indentation in the center of each (this prevents burgers from getting rounded tops during grilling). Transfer to a plate; cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to cook, up to 1 day.
- Heat grill to high (it should be difficult to hold your hand above the grates). Moisten a folded paper towel with vegetable oil; grasp with tongs, and quickly wipe over the grates.
- Generously season patties on both sides with salt and pepper. Place patties on grill; cover, and cook to desired doneness, 2 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Serve burgers on buns with desired toppings.
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