Categories: Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef chuck
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• Vegetable oil, for the grill
• 8 slices American or cheddar cheese
• 4 soft burger buns

Directions

1. Preheat a grill to medium high. Divide the beef into 4 portions. Gather each into a ball, then gently flatter into patties. Press your thum into the center of each patty to make a 1/2-inch deep indentation. Season the patties with salt and pepper.

2. Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the patties indentation-side up until they are marked and release easily from the grill, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook until slightly firm, 3 more minutes for medium doneness. For cheese burgers, top each patty with 2 slices of cheese during the last minute of cooking and cover to melt.

3. Transfer the burgers to a plate and let rest 5 minutes so the juices redistribute. Toast the buns on the grill, 30 seconds. Serve the burgers on the buns.

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