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Want a Better Burger? Put a Dent In It - Tip of the Day

by Adeena Sussman, Posted Feb 9th 2010 @ 9:00AM

Ever notice how hand-shaped burger patties rarely stay flat when grilled?

raw hamburger pattyPhoto: VirtualErn, Flickr


They always seem to develop a dome shape, which makes layering tomatoes, pickles, lettuce and the works a bit of a balancing act. When you grill a burger, steam gets trapped inside the patty, which causes the burger to puff up. The solution? Using your thumb, make an indentation in the center of the raw burger patty. This simple fix levels the surface – once the burger is cooked through, it'll be flat – and you'll be all set to pile on your favorite toppings.

Filed Under: Tip of the Day, Recipes
Tags: hamburger, hamburger patty, hamburger tip

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