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Classic Grilled Hamburgers

Ingredients · Serves 4 · Prep 10 min · Total 25 min

  • 1 ½ lb ground beef, 80/20, cold
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • vegetable oil, for the grates
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 4 hamburger buns, split
  • Toppings
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ketchup (optional)
  • yellow mustard (optional)
  • pickles (optional)
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Classic Grilled Hamburgers

Steps

  1. Heat a grill to high, about 450°F to 500°F, and clean the grates.
  2. Divide the beef into 4 equal portions and shape each into a loose patty about 3/4 inch thick and slightly wider than the bun. Handle the meat as little as you can.
  3. Press a shallow dimple into the center of each patty with your thumb so it stays flat as it cooks, then wash your hands.
  4. Season both sides of the patties generously with the salt and pepper right before they go on the grill.
  5. Brush the grates with oil and grill the patties without pressing on them until a dark crust forms.
  6. Flip once and grill until the burgers reach 160°F (71°C) in the center, adding the cheese for the last minute with the lid closed.
  7. Toast the buns cut side down at the edge of the grill while the burgers finish.
  8. Rest the burgers on a clean plate, then build them on the buns with lettuce, tomato, onion and your favorite sauces.
  9. Cook to 160°F inside (check with a thermometer).