Cheeseburger of Champions

Try this Cheeseburger of Champions recipe from the best-selling Weber's Real Grilling cookbook by Jamie Purviance.

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  ground chuck (80% lean)
• 1  tablespoon ketchup
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 4  slices monterey jack cheese (thin slices)
• 4  hamburger buns
• 4  lettuce leaves
• 4  slices tomatoes

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, using your hands, gently combine the ground chuck with the ketchup, basil, thyme, salt, Worcestershire, Tabasco, and pepper. Gently shape into 4 patties, each about 3/4 inch thick.
2. Grill the patties over Direct High heat until medium, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once. During the last minute of grilling, place a slice of cheese on each patty to melt, and grill the hamburger buns, cut side down, until toasted. Assemble the cheeseburgers with lettuce, tomato, and ketchup and/or mustard, if desired. Serve warm.