Classic Hamburger

 

1 pound (450g) ground beef chuck or round

Salt and fresh ground black pepper

Butter, as needed

Take the beef from the refrigerator and allow it to sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before forming the patties.

Form the beef into three 5 to 6 ounce hamburger patties.Use your thumb to imprint a shallow dimple into the middle of each burger. Season both sides of the hamburgers with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a cast iron pan over medium heat. Cook hamburger patties on each side for 3 to 4 minutes, depending on how well you like it Rest the burgers covered loosely with aluminum foil for 5 minutes, then serve on a buttered bun with lettuce, tomatoes, and onion