Tyler is quite a great griller and the dogs love it! Notice that there are five burgers being made in the picture. The smaller one is the puppy burger--to be shared among our canine family members.
The secret of grilling great burgers? For our family of four people and three canines:
1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80% lean--buy it fresh and loosely ground, not frozen or pre-pressed)
Seasoned salt
4 slices of cheese (optional--we use cheddar or Colby)
4 hamburger buns (the best quality you can find)
Divide the meat into 4 large patties (and one smaller one for the canines). Form each portion loosely into a 3/4-inch burger. Do not over-handle the meat.
Make an indentation in the center (because the center tends to puff up when grilled). Season both sides of each burger with seasoned salt.
We generally use a gas grill for burgers because it is quicker, so preheat the gas grill to a high heat. Make sure the grate is clean. Grill the burgers until they are golden brown and slightly charred on the first side (about 3 minutes). Flip over the burgers and cook until they are golden brown and slightly charred on the second side (3-4 minutes). In the last half minute, add the slice of cheese so that it melts. Toast the buns.
Tyler's Tip: Turn down the flame so you don't burn your buns.
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