Burger of the Gods

I found this recipe on The Food Network website, courtesy of chef Alton Brown. Simple to make, though a bit pricier than your regular burgers, these are fantastic. Appropriately named, these "steakburgers" are so flavorful they need no more than the kosher salt for seasoning.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 8  ounces  chuck, trimmed,cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
• 8  ounces  sirloin, trimmed,cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3  slices  of your favorite cheese (optional)
• 3  kaiser rolls, lightly toasted

Directions

1. In separate batches, pulse the chuck and sirloin in a food processor 10 times.
2. Combine the chuck, sirloin, and kosher salt in a large bowl.
3. Form the meat into 5 oz patties.
4. Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Place the hamburger patties in the pan.
6. For medium-rare burgers, cook the patties for 4 minutes on each side.
7. For medium burgers, cook the patties for 5 minutes on each side.
8. Flip burgers only once during cooking.
9. If adding cheese, top burgers with cheese last few minutes of cooking.
10. Serve on toasted Kaiser rolls.