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Hey everyone and welcome back to my
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kitchen. Today we're tackling a true
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classic that everyone loves, the perfect
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beef burger. Forget those dry,
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flavorless patties you've had before.
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I'm going to show you how to make a
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burger that's incredibly juicy, packed
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with flavor, and surprisingly simple.
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Are you ready to level up your burger
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game? Let's get cooking. First things
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first, the star of the show, the beef.
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You'll want to use ground beef with
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about an 80/20ths leantofat ratio. That
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fat is key. It's what makes the burger
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juicy and delicious. So, don't be afraid
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of it. For four burgers, you'll need
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about 1 and 12 lbs of ground beef. Now,
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here's a crucial tip. Handle the meat as
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little as possible. Overworking it will
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make your burgers tough. Just gently
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form the meat into four equal patties
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about 3/4 of an inch thick. Then make a
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small indent in the center of each potty
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with your thumb. This little trick stops
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them from puffing up into a ball while
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they cook so they stay flat and cook
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evenly. Now for the seasoning, we're
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keeping it simple to let that beefy
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flavor shine. Just a generous sprinkle
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of salt and freshly cracked black pepper
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on both sides of the pattis is all you
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need. Do this right before they hit the
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heat. Let's talk cooking. You can use a
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grill or a cast iron skillet on the
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stove top. Get it nice and hot over
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mediumigh heat. A little oil in the pan
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helps get a beautiful crust. Carefully
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place your pattis in the pan and listen
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to that sizzle. That's the sound of
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deliciousness. Cook them for about 3 to
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four minutes per side for a perfect
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medium rare. Of course, you can adjust
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the time based on how you like your
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burger done. And please resist the urge
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to press down on the pattis with your
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spatula. That just squeezes out all the
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precious juice. With about a minute of
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cooking time left, it's time to add the
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cheese. A classic slice of American or
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sharp cheddar works great. Just lay a
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slice on each patty, and you can cover
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the pan for a moment to help it melt
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into a uh dashi perfection. While the
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cheese is melting, let's toast our buns.
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A little butter on the cut sides and a
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quick toast in a separate pan or on the
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grill adds so much flavor and texture.
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All right, our burgers are rested. Our
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buns are toasted. Now it's time to build
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our masterpiece. Start with your bottom
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bun. Add your juicy patty with that
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melted cheese. Then pile on your
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favorite toppings. I'm going with some
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crisp lettuce, a thick slice of tomato,
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some red onion, and of course, pickles.
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A little ketchup and mustard on the top
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bun. And there you have it. The perfect
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homemade, incredibly juicy beef burger.
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Just look at that. It's so much better
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than anything you can get from a
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drive-thru. I can't wait to take a bite.
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Thank you so much for joining me today.
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If you try this recipe, let me know how
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it turns out in the comments below.
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