It's more expensive, but I usually buy the grass-fed burger patties from a local market. I season it with cracked black peppercorns and Kosher salt. I try not to use as much anymore. I cook it on top of a stove in a cast iron skillet with avocado oil (on the expensive side, but high smoke point and reduces burning). I look to get a good initial sear and then baste with a small amount of butter. Towards the end, I'll add rosemary.
After it's all done, one thing I did recently was char tomatoes and asparagus on the skillet after turning the stove off for a bit, but it can burn quick. For me, I try to keep it simple with amount of ingredients and preparation, but I'll sometimes add avocado slices and hot sauce. Once I start adding more toppings, it becomes a little too much for me.
Editing to add: Also, if you have a food thermometer, it really helps. I still use a pretty nice one, when Jack in the Box reimbursed for one a long time ago. Poking it in the middle and on the edges helps get you to the desired doneness.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/04/2024 03:17PM by Okie.