Grilled Burgers
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
- Total: 25 min
- Active: 20 min
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Vegetable oil, for the grill
4 soft hamburger buns
Assorted toppings
Directions
- Preheat a grill to medium high. Divide the beef into four 6-ounce portions. Gather each into a ball, then gently flatten into a 4 1/2-inch-wide patty about 3/4 inch thick. Press your thumb into the center of each patty to make a 1/2-inch-deep indentation (this prevents the patties from bulging as they cook). Season the patties on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Lightly brush the grill grates with vegetable oil, then grill the patties indentation-side up until marked on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until marked and slightly firm, about 3 more minutes for medium doneness.
- Remove the burgers to a plate and let rest 5 minutes so the juices redistribute. Serve the burgers on the buns; top as desired.