Classic Hamburger
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef sirloin
- 1 pound ground beef chuck
- 6 hamburger buns
- 12 slices cooked bacon (optional)
- 6 slices cheese, American, Cheddar or Pepper Jack 
 
This is a simple combination of chuck and sirloin seasoned generously with salt and pepper. If
you're going crazy, it can be topped with cheese and/or bacon.
 
Directions

  • Combine the beef and salt and pepper in a bowl. Using your hands, mix well. Form into 6 patties.
    Refrigerate until ready to grill.

  • Prepare a charcoal or gas grill: Lightly spray the grill rack with vegetable oil cooking spray.
    Light the coals or heating elements, and let them burn or heat until hot.

  • For medium-rare, grill the burgers for 3- minutes on each side.

  • After turning burgers, place cheese on top; grill for the remaining 3-4 minutes.

  • Toast the bun if you prefer and assemble the burger with your favorite toppings, like bacon,

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mushrooms, tomatoes, lettuce and cheese, to name a few.

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