Your Basic Burger

Well, not just your “basic” burger. I was watching America’s Test Kitchen this past weekend and they were showing how to make these burgers that are just like the ones from a place called The Shake Shack in Madison Square Park in NYC. This is your classic American burger. But do you know why the burgers taste so good and people line up for them everyday?

It’s simple. They keep it simple.

No binders, no fillers, just beef, salt and pepper and cheese on a toasted bun.

Now, don’t go run out and buy some ground beef for this recipe. Here they call for grinding your own meat fresh from both chuck and flap meat. You heard me right, grind your own meat. I did it in my food processor. The next step was to loosely form the patties. Season well with salt and pepper and you’re going to cook it in a skillet. A few minutes on each side (I like my burgers med-rare) and while its still in the skillet, top it off with good ol’ American Cheese. Meanwhile toast your buns. As soon as the burgers are ready, place directly on your bun and serve!

Classic beef flavor, seasoned well in between two toasted potato buns.