| Grilling burgers is something just about everyone who | | | | Another mistake many people make is not seasoning |
| owns a grill has done. Some of us grill burgers more | | | | their ground beef enough before grilling. Ground beef |
| than others, but not everyone does it the same. It | | | | is not very tasty in and of itself so make it a habit |
| may sound simple enough, but creating the perfect | | | | of seasoning early and often. You should season your |
| burger is something of an art form. Here are some | | | | burgers generously with salt, pepper and your other |
| tips that can turn your ordinary burger into the talk | | | | favorite seasonings. |
| of the town. | | | | Direct Heat |
| Ground Chuck is Better | | | | Prepare your grill to cook your burgers using direct |
| Most people who are planning on cooking burgers will | | | | heat. The temperature of your grill should be medium |
| typically just buy whatever ground beef is available | | | | to high. To check the temperature of your grill, place |
| at their local supermarket. What they do not know is | | | | your hand palm down about 6 inches above the grill. |
| that buying the right type of ground beef will make a | | | | If you need to remove your hand after 2 to 3 |
| huge difference in taste. Instead of just buying | | | | seconds your grill is ready. Keep the grill cover on as |
| regular ground beef, you should instead look for | | | | much as possible while cooking your burgers. |
| ground chuck. You should always buy ground chuck | | | | Do Not Over Handle Your Burgers |
| when buying meat for your burgers when you can. | | | | You do not want to keep flipping your burgers over |
| Ground chuck may not always be available, but when | | | | and over. Ideally you want to flip your burgers just |
| it is, you are better off spending a little bit more | | | | once. Burgers are usually ready to flip when they do |
| money to buy it. | | | | not stick to the grill. Using a spatula is any easy way |
| The More Fat the Better | | | | to check if your burgers are ready to flip. |
| Just like you would look for marbling when buying | | | | Adding Cheese |
| steaks, you want to look for fat when buying ground | | | | If you want to add cheese, do so in the last minute |
| beef for your burgers. The more fat in the ground | | | | of cooking. Doing so any earlier will over cook and |
| beef the juicier the burger will be. A juicier burger | | | | over melt the cheese. |
| makes for happier family and friends. Ground chuck | | | | Using these tips for grilling burgers will help you create |
| has more fat than regular ground beef and thus will | | | | juicer and better tasting burgers. Your friends and |
| make a juicier and tastier burger. | | | | family will love them and so will your palette. |
| Season Generously | | | | |