MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Bunsen Burger Categories: Five, Beef, Cheese, Breads Yield: 1 Servings 1 lb Ground chuck (80% lean) Salt & fresh ground pepper 1 1/2 tb Oil 2 sl Cheese 4 Hamburger buns; - split, toasted Divide the meat into 2 equal portions (8 oz ea). Form each portion loosely into a 2 cm (3/4") thick burger and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb. Season both sides of each burger with salt and pepper. If Using A Grill: Heat a gas grill to high or heat coals in a charcoal grill until they glow bright orange and ash over. Brush the patties with the oil. Grill the burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the first side, about 3 minutes. Flip over the burgers. Cook until golden brown and slightly charred on the 2nd side, 4 minutes for medium rare or until cooked to desired degree of doneness. If Using A Grill Pan: Heat a grill pan over high heat on top of the stove. Cook the patties as for a grill, above. If Using A Saute Pan Or Griddle (Preferably Cast Iron): Heat the oil in the pan or griddle over high heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Cook the patties until golden brown and slightly charred on the first side. Flip over and cook until golden brown and slightly charred on the 2nd side, 4 minutes for medium rare or until cooked to desired degree of doneness. Add a slice of cheese, to the top of each burger patty during the last minute of cooking and top with a basting cover, close the grill cover, or tent the burgers with aluminum foil to melt the cheese. Sandwich the hot burgers between the buns and serve immediately with condiments as desired. Recipe FROM: http://irishbeef.co.uk Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM