Hamburgers

• 10 ounces ground sirloin
• 10 ounces ground chuck
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 slices cheese, such as cheddar, American, Saga blue cheese, and Swiss (optional)
• 4 soft hamburger-style buns, split
• 4 slices beefsteak tomatoes (optional)
• Assorted lettuces and greens, such as iceberg, romaine, or watercress
• Assorted mustards, such as whole-grained, Dijon, or French's (optional)
• Mayonnaise (optional)
• Ketchup (optional)
• 8 slices cooked, crisp bacon (optional)
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1. Using your hands, break the meat into small pieces and combine evenly but loosely on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2. Spread the meat out and season it generously with salt and pepper.
3. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Place a roasting rack on a foil-lined baking sheet in the oven.
4. Divide the meat into 4 portions (about 5 ounces each).
5. Using your hands, form each portion into a ball-shape by gently tossing it from one hand to the other.
6. (Don't over work or press too firmly on the meat.)
7. Gently form each portion into a patty about 3 inches wide and 1-inch-thick.
8. Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
9. Raise the heat to high and add the oil.
10. Add the patties and cook, turning once, until well-browned, about 2 minutes the first side, and 1 minute the second side.
11. Using a spatula, transfer the hamburgers to the roasting rack in the oven and continue cooking to desired doneness, 5 minutes for very rare (blue), 6 to 7 minutes for rare, 8 to 9 minutes for medium-rare, 10 to 11 minutes for medium, and 13 to 15 minutes for well-done.
12. If you are using the cheese, top the hamburgers during their last couple of minutes of cooking to melt.
13. Transfer the hamburgers to a plate let rest for a couple minutes before serving.
14. Meanwhile, toast the hamburger buns.
15. Assemble the hamburgers with the condiments and toppings of your choice.
16. Serve.

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