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Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
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Put ground beef into a large bowl.
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Sprinkle the minced garlic over the top of the beef.
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Sprinkle the smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper over the top of the beef.
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Pour on the Worcestershire sauce.
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With your hands (or a spoon) mix and knead the beef and seasonings until evenly combined.
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Using a box grater, quickly grate the very cold butter, as you would cheese.
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Sprinkle the grated butter over the beef mixture.
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Quickly knead in the butter, trying to distribute evenlyyou dont want your hands to melt the butter, so move fast.
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Separate the beef into 8 equal sized portions, and form into balls.
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Flatten the balls into patties.
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Try to tuck any exposed, larger butter pieces inside of the patties.
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Cook immediately, or chill in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
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When ready, grill the hamburgers over medium-high heat, until done to your liking.
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Grilling times will vary based on the grill, and the degree of doneness.
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I flip the burgers after the first 2 minutes, to sear both sides, Then grill about 4 minutes per side for medium well doneness.
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Watch for flare ups, and move the burgers if they occur.
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Serve on toasted buns, with the condiments of your choice.
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This burger stands well on its own, so the simpler the toppings the better.
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Or go all out with caramelized onions, tomato slices, sauteed mushrooms, crisply cooked bacon, cheese, pickles, and/or guacamole.
