Description

Grind your own steak to create incredibly tender and juicy burgers that surpass restaurant quality, with the added benefit of knowing exactly what’s in your meat.

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 pound steak (chuck, sirloin, or brisket)
Salt, to taste
4 hamburger buns
Ketchup
Mustard
Avocado slices
Bacon
Cheese slices
Pickles
Other desired burger fixings

Instructions

Chill your meat grinder for 30 minutes prior to grinding the steak to ensure the meat stays cold during the process.
Assemble the grinder using the largest blade setting.
Cut the steak into strips or cubes that will fit into your grinder.
Feed the steak pieces into the grinder using a fork or similar tool, ensuring even grinding.
Once all the meat is ground, lightly season with salt if desired.
Form the ground beef into four equal patties, handling the meat as little as possible to maintain tenderness.
Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
During the last minute of cooking, add cheese slices to the patties if using, and allow them to melt.
Toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
Assemble the burgers with your choice of fixings such as avocado slices, bacon, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.
Serve immediately and enjoy your freshly ground, juicy burgers.

Notes

Chilling the grinder helps keep the meat cold, which is crucial for texture. You can use any cut of steak, but chuck is often preferred for its fat content. Grinding your own meat reduces the risk of contamination and allows you to cook burgers to a lower internal temperature safely. If you don’t have a grinder, ask your butcher to grind the meat for you.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burger
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5 grams
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 25 grams
Carbohydrates: 30 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Protein: 28 grams
Cholesterol: 90 mg