What is the best burger blend?

Table of Contents:

1. What is the best burger blend?
2. What is the best meat ratio for burgers?
3. Which is better ground beef or ground chuck?
4. How do you cook hamburger patties on the BBQ?
5. How long do I grill burgers?
6. Why put an ice cube on your burger when grilling?

What is the best burger blend?

The best cuts of beef for burgers:

• Chuck steak. Chuck is the most commonly used cut of beef in burger blends. ...
• Sirloin or Tri-Tip. Sirloin is a relatively lean cut of steak, but has a good amount of flavor. ...
• Round. Round is extremely lean and very cheap. ...
• Brisket. ...
• Boneless Short Rib. ...
• Plate (Skirt and Hanger Steak).

What is the best meat ratio for burgers?

What you are looking for when you purchase your meat is a good fat ratio. The golden rule of burgers is in the vicinity of 70/30 meat/fat to 80/20. Just ensure there is a good amount of visible fat. In the picture above the chuck is a bit on the lean side, the brisket a bit on the fatty side.

Which is better ground beef or ground chuck?

Nutritional differences One of the advantages that ground chuck does have is a higher fat percentage than the ground beef from leaner primal cuts like the round or the sirloin (somewhere in the 15-20% range). This extra fat makes ground chuck better suited for foods made of shaped beef, like burgers or meatballs.

How do you cook hamburger patties on the BBQ?

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 burgers with the oil. Grill the burgers until golden brown and slightly charred on the first side, about 3 minutes for beef and 5 minutes for turkey. Flip over the burgers.

How long do I grill burgers?

In general, follow these total grilling times:

1. For rare burgers, cook for 4 minutes total (125°F)
2. For medium-rare burgers, cook for 5 minutes total (135°F)
3. For medium burgers, cook for 6 to 7 minutes total (145°F)
4. For well-done burgers, cook for 8 to 9 minutes total (160 °F)

Why put an ice cube on your burger when grilling?

The ice cube will prevent the burgers from overcooking and add a bit of extra moisture to the beef — something that's especially helpful if you're grilling rather large patties.