Let the Patties Chill
When cooking steaks, chefs always allow the meat to come to room temperature before cooking, but with burgers it’s a different story. Once you’ve made the patties, let them chill in the refrigerator before cooking (you can prepare them a day in advance if you wish), then cook them while they’re still cold.
The reason: like cookies, burgers will hold their shape and be less likely to fall apart due to the fat content binding everything together. Once the fat warms up, all bets are off!
