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**Homemade Burger Recipe: The Ultimate Guide to Crafting the Perfect Burger at Home**
### Ingredients:
– 1 pound ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat for juicy burgers)
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 4 burger buns (brioche, sesame, whole wheat, or your preferred choice)
– Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, cheese (American, cheddar, Swiss, etc.)
– Condiments: ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, or your favorite sauce
### Directions:
2. **Shape the Patties:**
Divide the ground beef into four equal portions (or more, depending on your desired burger size). Gently form each portion into a patty. Avoid overworking the meat, as this can lead to tough burgers. Make the patties slightly larger than your buns, as they will shrink as they cook. Use your thumb to make a small indentation in the center of each patty — this helps the burgers cook more evenly and prevents them from puffing up.