Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound ground chuck ((or your favorite burger blend))
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices cheese
  • 4 burger buns (lightly buttered and toasted)
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Condiments of your choice

Instruction

  • Heat oven to broil and set the oven rack to the upper-middle position.
  • Line a grill or sheet pan with foil.
  • Divide the meat into 4 (4 ouncportions. Very gently, and without overworking the meat, form each portion into 4 loose balls. Place one ball on a dessert plate or other flat surface and gently press it down to make a disc about ½-¾ inch thick (your personal choice). Now gently turn the disc around while slightly pressing an indentation around the edge (kind of like a moat right inside the burger’s edge). This will keep the burger from developing a mound in the middle and your burger will remain flat while cooking. Place the burger on the prepared pan and repeat the process with the remaining portions of beef.
  • Season both sides of each burger generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and place the burgers in the oven.
  • Broil 4 minutes or until the top has browned and beginning to char.
  • Flip the burgers over and broil until the center reads 155°F internally, about 3-4 minutes longer.
  • Top each burger with a slice of your favorite cheese, if desired, and cook just until the cheese melts.
  • Transfer the burgers to a cooling rack and tent with foil to allow time for the internal temperature to reach 160°F.
  • Serve the burgers on toasted buns and top with the condiments of your choice.
  • Enjoy!