The Perfect Burger

Instructions

• In a bowl, stir together the ground beef, water, soy sauce and pepper. By hand, very gently form into 4 to 6 patties (depending on how big you want to make them), handling the meat as lightly as possible. Arrange on a waxed-paper-lined platter and refrigerate for 30 min (or longer) to allow the meat to firm up. Cold meat will hold together better on the grill.

• At grilling time, preheat the barbecue on high for 5 min. Place the burgers on the grill, turn the heat down to medium and grill for 4 to 5 min per side (flipping once) or until the meat is no longer pink inside.

• Remove from the grill and serve on buns with the usual accompaniments.