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How NYC’s Best Burgers are Made at Hamburger America
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Bon Appétit joins burger scholar Chef George Motz, owner of Hamburger America, to see how the best smash burgers in NYC are made. Smash burgers got their name from the technique of smashing patties on a hot griddle to lock in flavor and create a crispy crust. Motz demonstrates how he makes The Chester, Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger, and his classic smash burger, which have made Hamburger America one of the most talked about burger spots in New York City.
How a Butcher Turns a Cow Into Burgers (4 Types)
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Professional butcher Lena Diaz takes you behind the counter to demonstrate how she prepares four of the most popular burgers sold in her shop - from scratch. From fresh sirloin and short rib to dry-aged rib eye and a bacon-infused blend, see how a professional prepares perfect hamburger patties from a variety of prime cuts.
Basically Burger
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Are you hungry for burgers, but don't know how to top it off? We'll show you the basics to a special sauce, and the best burger assembly to get you started!
6 Pro Chefs Make Their Go-To Burger
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Join professional chefs Susan Kim, Rachel Gurjar, Chrissy Tracey, Jessie YuChen, Harold Villarosa, and Chris Morocco in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they make their go-to burger recipes.

Read More: Our 31 Best Burger Recipes
A Day Making NYC's Most Hyped Burgers at Hamburger America
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“I’ve been obsessed with burgers, easily for about 25 years now. I have...written five books, had three TV shows, and now a restaurant.” Today, Bon Appétit spends a day on the line with George Motz, burger scholar and owner of Hamburger America.

Get our recipe: Best-Ever Smash Burgers
Every Way to Cook a Hamburger (42 Methods)
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While you can make a burger out of almost anything -- chicken, turkey, fish, plants -- most people think beef when they think burgers. Well, at least that's what Amiel Stanek thinks. He's here today to show you every way to cook hamburgers using chuck beef. You can't go wrong with a classic cast-iron skillet burger, but don't write off other... let's say less orthodox techniques, like Hibachi grilled or ironed. Seriously, the ironed burger is actually really good.

The one true way: Best-Ever Smash Burgers
Carla Makes BA Smashburgers
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Ground chuck is a great all-purpose, buy-it-anywhere choice for burgers. But if you want to get ambitious and blend, say, chuck with ground short rib or brisket, we say go for it.

Get the recipe: Best-Ever Smash Burgers
How to Make Hart's Lamb Burger | Cook Like a Pro
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Go inside Hart's in Brooklyn and learn how to make their signature Lamb Burger!
Baked Bean & Slaw Burger
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There’s no occasion too small for flavor this big.
Who Makes The Best Fast Food Burger? Takeout vs Pro Chef
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We challenged chef Harold Villarosa to make a fast-food-style burger in the Bon Appétit test kitchen better than those from three major chains. Unkle Harold's first job in the U.S. was at a McDonald's in Manhattan—will his past experience help him rise to the challenge?

Get our recipe: Best-Ever Smash Burgers
BA Test Kitchen Answers Your Burger Questions
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Join Gaby, Amiel, Priya, Chris, Molly, Brad, Carla and Andy in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they answer your burger questions. What is the best fat percentage in a burger mixture? Does the meat cook more evenly if you poke holes in it first?

Get our recipe: Best-Ever Smash Burgers
Blended Burger Contest: Winner Announcement
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Presented by Mushroom Council | For the second year in a row, Mushroom Council teamed up with Bon Appetit's Test Kitchen Director, Chris Morocco, to challenge home cooks to make their best blended burger. Three finalists rose to the top with impressive submissions. Tune in to find out who the lucky winner of $10,000 is!
Recreating A Juicy Lucy Cheeseburger From Taste
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We challenged resident Bon Appétit supertaster Chris Morocco to recreate a Minneapolis-style Juicy Lucy burger in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen. The catch? He'll have to identify what he's making with a blindfold over his eyes, letting each of his other senses guide the way.
20 Chefs Share The Most Important Tool in Their Restaurant
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Today, Bon Appétit is asking 20 chefs at top NYC restaurants what the most important tools in their kitchens are. From George Motz’s smashula at Hamburger America to Kellogg’s Diner’s gelato machine (presented by Amanda Perdomo, formerly of Kellogg's Diner), find out which tools these chefs need the most to keep their restaurants running smoothly.

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Blended Double-Patty Smashburgers
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Bon Appétit Test Kitchen favorite, Chris Morocco, joins in on the blended burger trend with this mouth-watering smashburger recipe.
DeVonn Makes Breakfast Smash Burgers
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Join DeVonn Francis in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as he makes an eye-opening breakfast smash burger to get you going in the morning. When some simple fruit and oatmeal won't be enough to get you out of bed, consider treating yourself to this crunchy, savory, gooey sausage burger.

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Chris Makes Veggie Burgers
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Join Chris Morocco in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as he makes lentil veggie burgers.

Get the recipe: Lentil Burgers (And check out our Easiest-Ever Veggie Burgers while you’re at it.)
Pro Chefs Make 9 Kinds of Pantry Sandwiches
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Join Claire Saffitz, Brad Leone, Chris Morocco, Gaby Melian, Amiel Stanek, Alex Delany, Rick Martinez, Christina Chaey and Molly Baz as they make their best pantry sandwiches. Tuna melts, shrimp salad sandwiches and Brad's untitled cold meatloaf masterpiece, oh my!

Read more: Our Best Sandwich Recipes
Pro Chefs Make 8 Different Freezer Meals a Home
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Join Andy Baraghani, Carla Lalli Music, Priya Krishna, Rick Martinez, Gaby Melian, Sohla El-Waylly, Christina Chaey and Amiel Stanek and at home as they make 8 different freezer meals. Turn those frozen hot dogs and tortillas into delicious mala hot dog tacos. Or take that frozen seafood and make yourself a nice chowder.

Read more: 39 Freezer Meals That Are Ready Before You Need Them
 4 Keys to Renovating Your Kitchen
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Produced in Partnership with Masco and The Home Depot | From the placement of your appliances to the choice of your paint, here are 4 kitchen renovation tips from the pros.
I Made 65 Meatballs To Create The Perfect Recipe
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Join Hana Asbrink in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen for a step by step look at how she developed her perfect spaghetti and meatballs recipe.

See Hana's full recipe here: Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs
Every Job at the Largest Buffet in Las Vegas
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At the heart of every restaurant is its hardworking employees. Bon Appétit goes behind the scenes at Caesar’s Bacchanal Buffet in Las Vegas to meet every worker responsible for running the city’s largest buffet. With a menu of 240 dishes and serving 4000 guests each day–meet the faces behind the many meals.
Carla Makes Grilled Pizza
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Want to make brick oven-style pizza but lack the equipment? Well, fire up the grill because it's about as close as you can get at home! The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen's very own Carla Music shows you how to make the only grilled pizzas you'll ever need!
Beef Larb
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We show you how to make beef larb.