Ingredients

1-1/3 pounds ground beef3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 hamburger buns, split and toastedOptional toppings: Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, sliced onion, bacon and mayonnaise

Preparation

Shape ground beef into four 3/4-in.-thick patties. Just before grilling, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 5-7 minutes on each side. Top bun bottoms with burgers. If desired, serve with lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon and mayonnaise.