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It happens to all of us, we hand patty a nice big burger and the next thing you know… It puffs up into a huge burger ball on the grill.

How to Make a Burger that Doesn’t Puff

We are here to help with some quick and easy tips to help keep that burger nice and flat.

 

Yield: Serves 3 People

Prep Time: <5 Minutes

Cook Time: 6-8 Minutes

Cook Temp: 500˚ Grill Temperature

 

Ingredients

Measure   Ingredient                                                     Prep Notes      

1 lb               Ground Beef, Chuck                                                     Divide into 3 equal portions     

3 ea              Buns, Burger, Brioche                                                Or sesame seed buns     

1 tbsp          Rub-A-Dub, 5280 Culinary                                       

6 slices       Cheese, American, Sliced

                      Leaf Lettuce, Washed                                               As Garnish

                      Red Onion, Sliced                                                     As Garnish 

                     Tomato, Fresh, Sliced                                              As Garnish                      

                                                   

 

Preparation Directions:

Wash All Vegetables prior to use

Clean and sanitize all cutting boards and prep surfaces prior to use

Read all manufacturer’s instructions before using grills and any cooking tools

Clean Weber Grill Grates and ignite Weber, adjust temp to 500˚

While grill is heating up – prep Burger Patties as follows

Divide 1lb ground beef into 3 equal sized portions

Knead the beef (portion) together to help combine the beef back together after being ground

Using the Grill Mark burger press –

Place the kneaded portion of ground beef into the press and press down firmly to make a solid formed patty

Using your fingertips, make some slight indentations in the burger patty on both sides.  Like dimples on a golf ball.

Season the patty to taste on both sides

Once the grill has reached 500˚

Open the grill and carefully add the burger patties, watch for any signs of flare ups

Allow to cook for 3-4 minutes each side (with lid closed) --- Or until desired doneness

Top with cheese during the last 1 minute of cooking to melt the cheese

 

Once cooked to your desired doneness, turn off the grill and remove the burger using a burger spatula

Garnish with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions and Pickles

     

Shopping List

 

Weber Genesis E-325 Indigo Grill, Propane                          Ace SKU – 8017320

Weber Grilling Pan                                                                          Ace SKU – 8212441

Manchester Propane Tank, 20 lb                                               Ace SKU – 8100018

Rub-A-Dub, 5280 Culinary                                                           Ace SKU – 8562050

 

Published 7/21/21

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