It is grilling season! Beef can be an intimidating to cook with, but I’ve got a secret for you, it’s not as scary as you think.
Choosing Ground Beef:
First, choose your ground beef. Whether that be from the grocery store shelf or from your local farmer (we sell beef and eggs directly to customers if you don’t know a farmer), you want it to be thawed out. But, cold (reason coming later).
Equipment Needed for Perfect Burger:
Next, get your things ready. You will need:
- Patty maker (if you don’t have this, don’t worry. It makes your burgers cook evenly and probably would be a good investment of your money. They are really inexpensive!)
- Grill/skillet heating up
- Seasonings, if using. (We use salt, pepper and diced onion for our typical burgers. You can add just about anything you want to mix up the flavor. Sometimes I add in garlic powder and red pepper flakes. It all depends on who I’m cooking for.)
How to Cook Your Patties:
Shape your patties. Pull your ground beef from the fridge right when you need it. It will hold the patty better when it’s cold. Mix in the ingredients that you need/want.
Then throw them on the grill or in your skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. This should get you a medium done burger.
Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Don’t Be Scared!
Cooking chicken to me is as foreign as cooking beef is to most people. Beef is full of nutrients that you shouldn’t avoid just because you aren’t sure how to cook it.
If you buy direct from a farmer, be sure to ask them for their favorite recipe or way to cook the cut that you’ve bought. Don’t be intimidated by it! What questions do you have about how to cook the perfect burger?
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