Following up on the previous “how to grill a burger” entry, we now present you with a fantastic burger recipe from Alton Brown, host of the Food Network’s “Good Eats”.
This recipe is fairly simple, using a sparse list of ingredients:
8 ounces chuck, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
8 ounces sirloin, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
The salt is used to accent the natural flavors of the beef. In addition, Mr. Brown does not suggest cooking these burgers on the grill.
In separate batches, pulse the chuck and the sirloin in a food processor 10 times. Combine the chuck, sirloin, and kosher salt in a large bowl. Form the meat into 5-ounce patties.
Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
Place the hamburger patties in the pan. For medium-rare burgers, cook the patties for 4 minutes on each side. For medium burgers, cook the patties for 5 minutes on each side. Flip the burgers only once during cooking.
This reciple is especially helpful for days when you don’t want to grill outside, days with bad weather, or for those who don’t own a grill.
I made these not long ago. The trick is to really, really trim the fat or you can have some pretty unappealing burgers. I just put up a few recipes for turkey, lamb and chuck burgers on the grill. Come take a look when you get the chance and let me know what you think.
Joe
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