Perfect Beef Burgers
Serves: 5
Eloise Gerhold
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
48
Spice
48
Sweetness
48
Sourness
45
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Sprinkle the ground beef evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl
2
Gently form the meat into 4 balls, then lightly press into 4-inch-wide, 1-inch-thick patties
3
Make a 2-inch-wide indentation in the center of each with your thumb to prevent the burgers from bulging when grilled
4
Preheat a grill to high
5
Season the patties with salt and pepper
6
Grill, undisturbed, until marked on the bottom, 3 to 5 minutes
7
Turn and grill until the other side is marked and the patties feel firm, 3 to 5 more minutes; if desired, top each burger with 2 slices cheese during the last 2 minutes of cooking and cover with a disposable aluminum pan to melt
8
Serve the patties on the buns; top with lettuce and tomato
9
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