Grilled burger patties

Ingredients:

• 0.7 kg of ground beef shoulder
• Vegetable oil to grease the grill
• 4 soft hamburger buns or sesame buns
• Various toppings

Preparation:

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Form the ground beef into 4 balls, each weighing 170 grams (6 oz). Then gently flatten each one to form a patty 11 cm in diameter and about 2 cm thick. Use your thumb to make a 1 cm (0.5 in) indentation in the center of each patty (this will prevent the patties from swelling while frying). Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
2. Lightly oil the grill grate, then place the patties on top, dented side up, and cook until crispy marks appear on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until crispy marks appear on the other side, about 3 minutes more for medium-rare meat.
3. Transfer the patties to a plate and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. Serve the patties on buns with any toppings of your choice.