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    Grinding Your Own Hamburger Meat

    New York Times Minimalist columnist Mark Bittman shows us how to make delicious hamburgers. The author of the popular How To Cook Everything cookbook series  recommends buying your own cut of meat and grinding your own patties.

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    By Evan Kleiman • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    New York Times Minimalist columnist Mark Bittman shows us how to make delicious hamburgers. The author of the popular How To Cook Everything cookbook series recommends buying your own cut of meat and grinding your own patties.

    The Real Burger

    Yield: 4 servings

    1 1/2 to 2 lbs not-too-lean sirloin, in chunks

    1/2 white onion, peeled and in chunks, optional

    Salt and pepper to taste.

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