Ingredients

  • 2 pounds coarsely ground sirloin or ground round, with a fat content of 20 percent, or up to 25 percent for barbecuing
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      487 calories; 32 grams fat; 13 grams saturated fat; 13 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 0 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 45 grams protein; 176 milligrams cholesterol; 115 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

4 to 6 hamburgers

Preparation

  1. Make 4 or 6 balls, place them on parchment or wax paper and cover with another piece of paper. With the bottom of a skillet or can, press the balls into patties, 1 to 1i inches thick. Grill over hot coals, sear in a hot cast-iron skillet over medium heat or broil in the oven 3 to 6 minutes per side, depending on the size of the patty.

20 minutes

Dining and Cooking