Step 1: Light a charcoal grill, and allow the briquettes to ash over. If using a gas grill, heat with the burners on high. Step 2: Divide the meat into 4 portions (6 ounces each) using a scale Close that grill lid and let them cook. Burgers are ready to flip when you can easily slide the edge of a spatula underneath them and lift the edge gently. If the meat is still sticking to the grate, let them cook a little longer and then try again. Also, make sure not to use the spatula to flatten the burger. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, carefully lay the seasoned patties in the skillet, leaving space between each one. (There's no need to grease the skillet, as the burger patties have plenty of fat.) Cook the patties for about 3 minutes. Flip and keep cooking for another 3 minutes, or until an instant-read However, you could, at around 140 F, then up the temperature of the REC TEQ to Full. You could then finish off your burgers by grilling them, hence the reverse-sear method discussed above. This way, you get a nice smoky burger but with grill marks and that nice texture/flavour. 5. Grilling/Searing Burgers On A REC TEQ. Preheat the grill to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Mix ground beef, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Form into 8 patties. Grill patties for about 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. During the last minute of grilling, place a slice of cheese on each patty. Get the grill going. Go ahead and light the grill and set it up for direct grilling over high heat. Divide your ground beef into equal portions, based on how many patties you are going to make. You want to end up with about a tennis ball sized portion of ground beef. Preheat the grill for approximately 5 minutes to high heat. 3. Divide the beef mixture into 4 equally sized balls. Roll the balls between your palms and press flat into 1/2” to 3/4″ thick circular patties. 4. Remember to place the drip tray at the bottom of the grill. Heat the pan or the skillet. Melt 1 tbsp (14.3 grams) of butter or drizzle oil over medium heat. Place the patty in the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes till it turns golden brown and lightly charred. Flip the patty. Cook the patty for another 3-5 minutes till it turns golden brown or the juices run clear. txCy5e.