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There are a thousand ways—okay, maybe 100—ways to top a burger once it comes off the grill, but what about while it's sizzling over the flames? Graham Elliot, a judge on MasterChef, and my personal favorite, MasterChef Junior, wants you to put an ice cube on it.
It might sound crazy, but sticking an ice cube into a thick patty will keep it from drying out too much, which is the prime culprit among bad burgers. In an interview with Fox News, Elliot goes on to explain that many people commit more grilling faux pas, including using the same mixture for burgers that they would for meatloaf (a.k.a onion, pepper, and tons of other spices). Instead, he advises you use straight ground meat.
From there, Elliot takes things a few steps farther, adding roasted garlic aioli, grilled red onion, melted brie, and fresh arugula to his "Graham Burger" on pretzel bun. It's an over-the-top patty we'd happily sink our teeth into, but we'd be just as content with a griddled round slapped onto a Martin's potato roll with some crisp lettuce and juicy tomato—you know, diner-style.
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