The BA Burger Deluxe

Ingredients

• 3 pounds ground beef chuck (20% fat)
• Kosher salt
• freshly ground pepper
• 8 slices American cheese (optional)
• 8 potato rolls
• split and grilled
• Burger toppings

Instructions

1. 1

   Form beef into eight 4"-diameter, 3/4"-thick patties (don't pack too tightly).

2. 2

   Using your thumb, make a small indentation in centers to help keep patties flat as they cook.

3. 3

   Prepare grill for medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Season patties with salt and pepper and grill until lightly charred on bottom, about 4 minutes. (Resist the temptation to press down on patties.) Flip and top with cheese, if using.

5. 5

   Grill patties to desired doneness, about 4 minutes longer for medium.

6. 6

   Serve patties on rolls with desired toppings.