Description
A simple and delicious broiled burger recipe using ground chuck, seasoned to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chuck (or your favorite burger blend)
- to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices cheese
- 4 burger buns (lightly buttered and toasted)
Instructions
- Heat oven to broil (high) and set the oven rack to the upper-middle position.
- Line a cast iron grill pan or baking sheet with foil.
- Divide the meat into four 4-ounce portions. 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 for 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.
Notes
- Using a blend of meats can enhance flavor.
- Letting the burgers rest allows juices to redistribute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg