Sous Vide Hamburgers

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 for best results)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons steak seasoning
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil (for searing)
• hamburgers buns (toasted)
• sliced cheese
• pickles
• tomato
• lettuce
• red onion

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a sous vide water bath to 130F degrees. You can also use the chart in the post above to determine what temperature you need to get your preferred doneness.

2. 2

   Form into 8 patties about 1-inch thick. Use half the seasoning on the outside of the burgers.

3. 3

   Place in a ziplock freezer bag and use the water displacement method to remove the air from the bag.

4. 4

   Cook for 2 hours. Remove burgers from the bag and pat them dry. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.

5. 5

   Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat while the burgers rest.

6. 6

   Use the second half of the seasoning to season the outside of the burgers again.

7. 7

   Add the avocado oil, then the burgers. Sear for 60-90 seconds per side, until a crust is formed. If you want your cheese melted, add it to the burgers at this point when searing the second side so it gets nice a melted.

8. 8

   Remove and serve on buns with condiments.

9. 9

   **Water displacement method is recommended to avoid smashing the burgers.