Homemade Ground Beef

By Addie

Calling all burger fanatics! There's a surprisingly easy way to get the freshest, juiciest burgers ever -- make your own ground beef. Our recipe explains how to do it in a few simple steps.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds boneless chuck roast (not ground), cut into large chunks and chilled
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher or sea salt

Preparation

Step 1

1. If using a food processor, freeze meat cubes for 20 minutes. Place 1/2 of the meat cubes in food processor bowl with 1/2 of the pepper. Pulse until coarsely ground. Repeat with remaining half of the meat and pepper. If using a meat grinder, put the chilled chuck roast through the large die of a meat grinder. Add the pepper and grind meat one more time.

2. Form the ground beef into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Press indentation into each patty, and season on outside with salt.

3. Form ground meat in six 3/4-inch-thick patties. Slightly indent center of each patty. Season patties with salt. Cook patties on covered grill over medium heat for 12 to 14 minutes, until done (160 degrees F), turning once. Top with cheese the last 1 minute of cooking time.