Best Burger Ever (Alton Brown) |
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Prep Time: 8 Minutes Cook Time: 18 Minutes |
Ready In: 26 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
8 ounces sirloin steak meat, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes |
8 ounces chuck steak meat, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes |
8 ounces lamb shoulder meat, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes |
kosher salt |
4 ounces grated cheddar, smoked if preferred |
4 hamburger buns |
mayonnaise |
Directions:
1. Special equipment: Chimney starter, all-natural lump charcoal and kettle grill
2. Pass the meat through the coarsest die of a food grinder. Place the ground meat into a bowl and mix together to evenly distribute the different types of meat. Place in the refrigerator uncovered, for 2 hours.
3. After 2 hours, fill a large chimney starter with charcoal and light. Once the coals are ashy white, transfer to a kettle grill and spread evenly. Set grate over coals.
4. While the coals are heating, shape the meat into 4 patties that are 6 ounces in weight and 3/4-inch thick. Sprinkle each patty on both sides with the salt. Place on the grill and do not move for 2 minutes. Flip the burgers every 2 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 135 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Watch for hot spots and move the burgers if flare-ups occur. Resist the urge to smash down on the patties. Remove the burgers from the heat to a plate and prepare the buns by placing them on the grill, cut side down for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and place them cut side up on a platter. Divide the cheese evenly between the top buns, set the meat patty on top of the cheese. Coat the cut side of each bottom bun with a little mayonnaise and set atop the meat. Allow each burger to sit upside down for a minute before flipping and consuming.
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