Beef Hacks with Michelin-starred Chef Kelly McCown and SunFed Ranch

Makinga perfect burger starts with quality grass fed beef. That’s why we now carry SunFed Ranch grass fed beef in the Meat & Seafood Department here at BriarPatch.

beef performs incredibly well at our restaurants, and I think we’ve opened a lot of people’s eyes to the fact that it’s really delicious. Looking at 2023, I anticipate we’ll continue to see demand for grass fed meats grow — and the notion of having a single, trusted source for those higher-quality offerings is certainly an attractive one,” says Chef Kelly, who also knows how to make a mean burger. Check out his pro tips for forming the perfect burger patty.

“I think the perfect burger is right around half a pound. Some people might think that’s excessive, but it helps you control the temperature and helps the burger stay nice and juicy.”

What you’ll need

1 lb SunFed Ground Grass Fed Beef

6-inch biscuit cutter

Rice bran oil and/or butter

Salt and pepper

Directions

Split the pound in two as best you can and “away you go.” You can weigh the beef in two 8 oz pieces if you have a scale.

The goal is to create pockets in the meat. You don’t want to overwork it or mix anything into it.

Push the beef down into the middle of the ring of the biscuit cutter as gently as possible to get into shape.

When you get to the edge, use the back of your fingers to form a flat edge across the entire patty. (According to Chef Kelly, this is super, super important!)

Make sure that none of the edges are cracked. During the first sear, you’ll lose most of the juice if the cracks aren’t sealed. Now you are ready for the skillet. Grilling fans, take no offense. Chef Kelly likes a skillet and a cake spatula to craft the perfect burger. Prep the patties with a pinch of salt and pepper, and drizzle some rice bran oil in the skillet. No smashing here, don’t press down on the patty, to keep the juices inside. The real pro tip? Toss butter in the skillet for a perfect, flavorful sear.

Check out more Beef Hacks with Chef Kelly (caution — don’t watch the videos when hungry!): sunfedranch.com/ category/beef-hacks

What makes SunFed different?

SunFed puts innovative tools and breakthroughs to work by making regenerative agriculture their standard. It allows them to work in tandem with nature by caring for their open spaces, watersheds, native plants and wildlife— today and for future generations.