Ingredients
The following ingredients have 6 Servings
- 1 1/2 pounds chuck roast ((ask your butcher to grind it for hamburger))
- Healthy pinch kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 6 slices sharp Cheddar cheese*
- 6 hamburger buns
- Condiments of your choice
- Bread-and-Butter Pickles
- 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
Instruction
- Shape the ground chuck into 6 patties, each about 1/2-inch thick. Be careful not to pack the meat too tightly or you'll end up with dry burgers. Sprinkle a healthy pinch of salt over each burger. Crack some pepper over the top as well.
- Prepare a grill or place a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
- Place the burger over the heat, seasoned side down. Toss some salt and pepper over the now top of the burgers and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the burgers and cook for 2 minutes more. Flip the burgers again and grill for 1 minute more. Flip the burgers again, place a slice of cheese on each burger, and cook for 1 minute more. The burgers will be medium-rare. If you prefer your burgers cooked medium to well-done, transfer them to a cooler part of the grill or reduce the heat under the pan to medium-low and leave the burgers on the heat a little longer.
- Transfer the burgers to a warm plate but do not cover them. Place the hamburger buns, cut side down, on the heat and warm until the desired toastiness.
- Assemble the burgers and buns on a clean plate, using any condiments you like. You're now ready to bite into the tastiest, juiciest burger ever.
