Recipe Cheat Sheet

Hamburger

4 burgers · prep 10 min · total 20 min

Heat a grill or cast-iron pan to high
Toast the buns if you like
1 1/2 lb ground chuck (80% lean)shape 4 patties 3/4 in thick, press a dent in each centerseason both sidesbrush with oilgrill or sear high heat 4 to 5 min per side, to 160°Ftop, cover 1 min to meltsandwich in buns
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
4 slices cheese (optional)
4 hamburger buns, split
Recipe Cheat Sheet
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Hamburger, written out

Makes 4 burgers. Prep 10 min, cook 10 min, ready in 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb ground chuck (80% lean)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 slices cheese (optional)
  • 4 hamburger buns, split

Before you start

  • Heat a grill or cast-iron pan to high.
  • Toast the buns if you like.

Directions

  1. Shape 4 patties 3/4 in thick, press a dent in each center: ground chuck (80% lean).
  2. Season both sides: step 1, kosher salt, ground black pepper.
  3. Brush with oil: step 2, vegetable oil.
  4. Grill or sear high heat 4 to 5 min per side, to 160°F: step 3.
  5. Top, cover 1 min to melt: step 4, cheese (optional).
  6. Sandwich in buns: step 5, hamburger buns.

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