All-Time-Favorite Hamburger Recipe

All-Time-Favorite Hamburger Recipe

  • 3/4 pound ground chuck, about 80 percent lean
  • 3/4 pound ground sirloin, about 90 percent lean
  • Vegetable oil
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 4 kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, split and toasted
  • Accompaniment: Grilled Chile Relish
  1. Light a grill. In a bowl, mix the ground meats and gently form into four 4-inch patties, about 1 1/2 inches thick. Make a 1/2-inch-deep indentation in the center of each patty, then rub lightly with the oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Grill the burgers over high heat, turning once, about 6 minutes for medium-rare; transfer to the buns, top with the relish and serve.