Perfect Beef Burgers

• 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

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. Photograph by Kana Okada

kosher salt, cheddar cheese, sesame buns, tomato

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/perfect-beef-burgers-recipe.html (may not work)