Food Network: Hamburgers

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Hamburgers
Recipe courtesy Food Network Kitchens

Ingredients
24 ounces ground chuck
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Spice Mix, optional, recipe follows
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 slices cheese, such as cheddar, American, Saga blue cheese, and Swiss, optional
4 soft hamburger-style buns, split
4 slices beefsteak tomatoes, optional
Assorted lettuces and greens, such as iceberg, romaine, or watercress
Assorted mustards, such as whole-grained, Dijon, or French's, optional
Mayonnaise, optional
Ketchup, optional

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a roasting rack on a foil-lined

baking sheet in the oven.

Using your hands, break the meat into small pieces and combine evenly but loosely on a parchment or
waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Spread the meat out and season it generously with salt and pepper.
If desired, add the spice mix at this time.

Divide the meat into 4 portions (about 6 ounces each). Using your hands, form each portion into a
ball-shape by gently tossing it from 1 hand to the other. (Don't over work or press too firmly on
the meat.) Gently form each portion into a patty about 3 1/2 inches wide and 1-inch-thick.

Preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Raise the heat to high and add
the oil. Add the patties and cook, turning once, until well-browned, about 2 minutes each side.

Using a spatula, transfer the hamburgers to the roasting rack in the oven and continue cooking to
desired doneness, 8 to 9 minutes for medium-rare, 10 to 11 minutes for medium, and 13 to 15 minutes
for well-done. If you are using the cheese, top the hamburgers during their last couple of minutes
of cooking to melt.

Transfer the hamburgers to a plate, let rest for a couple minutes before serving. Meanwhile, toast
the hamburger buns. Assemble the hamburgers with the condiments and toppings of your choice.
Serve.

Timing for a Counter Top Grill:
When cooking on a counter-top grill:
Turn on grill. Place Burgers on the heated grill.
For Medium-Rare: Cook for 3 minutes covered and then unplug the machine and continue to cook covered
for 2 to 3 more minutes.

For Medium:
Cook for 4 minutes covered and then unplug the machine and continue to cook covered for 4 more
minutes.

For Well:
Cook for 5 minutes covered and then unplug the machine and continue to cook covered for 5 more
minutes.

Spice Mix:
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
Hot Sauce, to taste

Combine all ingredients.