Hamburgers with Herb Butter

For the Hamburgers

• 1½ pounds ground sirloin, round, or chuck
• 4 tablespoons Garlic-Herb Butter, cut into 4 half-inch-thi

1. Wet your hands with cold water and divide the ground beef into 4 portions. Pat each portion into a thick patty filled with a slice of herb butter, as shown in Preparing the Meat, Steps 1 through 3. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate the burgers, covered, on a plate lined with plastic wrap while you preheat the grill.