BURGERS, WELL-DONE BUT STILL JUICY!

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From America's Test Kitchen. "Adding a panade (a paste of bread and milk paste) to the ground beef creates burgers that are juicy and tender even when well-done. For a burger that cooks up flat, press the center of each patty down with your fingertips before grilling. Serve the burgers on your favorite buns or rolls. For cheeseburgers, follow the optional instructions below."

Provided by Lakerdog2

Categories Meat

Time 18m

Yield 4 burgers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 large slice high-quality white bread, crust removed and discarded, bread chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons whole milk
3/4 teaspoon table salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 garlic clove (about 1 teaspoon)
2 teaspoons steak sauce, such as A-1
1 1/2 lbs ground chuck, 80% lean
vegetable oil, grate (for cooking)
6 ounces cheese, sliced (optional)
4 hamburger buns or 4 rolls

Steps:

Heat grill.
Mash bread and milk in large bowl with fork until pasty (you should have about 1/4 cup). Stir in salt, pepper, garlic, and steak sauce.
Break up beef into small pieces over bread mixture. Using fork or hands, lightly mix together until mixture forms cohesive mass.
Divide meat into 4 equal portions. Gently toss one portion of meat back and forth between hands to form loose ball. Gently flatten into 3/4-inch-thick patty that measures about 4 1/2 inches in diameter. Press center of patty down with fingertips until it is about 1/2 inch thick, creating a slight depression in each patty. Repeat with remaining portions of meat.
Lightly dip wad of paper towels in vegetable oil; holding wad with tongs, wipe cooking grate. Grill burgers on hot side of grill, uncovered, until well seared on first side, 2 to 4 minutes. Using wide metal spatula, flip burgers and continue grilling, about 3 minutes for medium-well or 4 minutes for well-done. Distribute equal portions of cheese (if using) on burgers about 2 minutes before they reach desired doneness, covering burgers with disposable aluminum pan to melt cheese. While burgers grill, toast buns on cooler side of grill, rotating buns as necessary to toast evenly. Serve burgers on toasted buns.

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Brendan Smith

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These burgers were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The burgers were cooked evenly throughout and were very juicy. I loved the flavor of the basting sauce. I will definitely be making these burgers again.

Joseph Tessy UB

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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a way to make well-done burgers that are still juicy and flavorful. These burgers were perfect. I will definitely be making them again.

ALABI Ayodeji ifeoluwa

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This recipe is a keeper! The burgers were cooked perfectly and were very juicy. I loved the flavor of the basting sauce. I will definitely be making these burgers again.

Devroxz

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I was looking for a recipe for well-done burgers that were still juicy and I found it! These burgers were cooked perfectly and were so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.

swag things

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These burgers are the best! They are so juicy and flavorful. I've made them several times now and they are always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe.

Okunlola Oluwatobiloba

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I love this recipe! The burgers are always juicy and flavorful. I've also tried using different types of cheese and toppings, and they always turn out great.

Junior Potgieter

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These burgers were easy to make and turned out great. I followed the recipe exactly and they were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.

kennedy ibuchi

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I've made these burgers several times now and they are always a hit. My friends and family love them. They are the perfect burger for a backyard barbecue or a casual weeknight dinner.

Piash Majumdar

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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The burgers were absolutely delicious. The secret is in the basting sauce. It really helps to keep the burgers moist and flavorful.

manasses kimathi

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This recipe is a game-changer! I used to think that well-done burgers were dry and flavorless, but these burgers were anything but. They were moist, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.

Yeboah Ataa Harriet

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I've tried many well-done burger recipes, but this one is by far the best. The burgers were cooked evenly throughout and still had a nice pink center. My family loved them!