The Basic Burger

Ingredients

• 6 servings cheese and condiments 
• 3 pounds percent ground chuck lean
• 8  hamburger rolls split toasted
• 6 servings spicy ketchup 
• 6 servings asian mayo 
• 6 servings pesto mayo 
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
• 6 servings ranch olé 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 6 servings the baconator 
• 6 servings the baconator 

Equipment

• bowl
• grill

Directions

1. Combine chuck, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Gently blend with a fork. Use moistened hands to form 8 3/4-inch-thick patties.
2. Grill or broil burgers over moderate heat (about 5 inches from heat source) on one side for 5 minutes. Carefully turn and cook on other side for about 4 minutes for medium-rare burgers.
3. Serve on warm buns, topped as desired.