Perfect Beef Burgers
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 burgers
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 453
- Total Fat
- 19
- Saturated Fat
- 9
- Carbohydrates
- 22
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 3
- Protein
- 48
- Cholesterol
- 136
- Sodium
- 560
- Total: 20 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds 80% lean ground beef chuck
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 thin slices cheddar cheese (optional)
4 soft sesame buns, split
Bibb lettuce and sliced tomato, for topping
Directions
- Sprinkle the ground beef evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Gently form the meat into 4 balls, then lightly press into 4-inch-wide, 1-inch-thick patties. Make a 2-inch-wide indentation in the center of each with your thumb to prevent the burgers from bulging when grilled.
- Preheat a grill to high. Season the patties with salt and pepper. Grill, undisturbed, until marked on the bottom, 3 to 5 minutes. 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.
- Serve the patties on the buns; top with lettuce and tomato.