How to Make the Perfect Burger

We know there are a million different ways to flavor your burger, but when we're using flavorful, quality beef, simple is best. So we scoured the web for the best simple burger recipes and made a few rounds of burgers. We loved this recipe from Bobby Flay because of its simplicity and the way it let the beef flavor shine through. 

(Modified for length)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1-1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 4 hamburger buns, split; toasted, if desired

Instructions:

1. Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 4 ounces each). Form each portion loosely into a 3/4-inch-thick burger and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb. Season both sides of each burger with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a gas grill to high or heat coals in a charcoal grill until they glow bright orange and ash over. Brush the burgers with the oil. Grill the burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the first side, about 3 minutes. Flip over the burgers. Cook burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the second side, 4 minutes for medium-rare or until cooked to the desired degree of doneness. 
3. Sandwich the hot burgers between the buns and serve immediately. 

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