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You need to start with good meat and some fat. IMO the easiest way to do this is to use 1 part sirloin and 1 part untrimmed brisket. Many top burger joints use this (including Shake Shack in NY IIRC). If you like adding onion and other stuff, so be it. I like adding that AFTER the burger is cooked in the form of condiments.

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To melt cheese properly, wait until burger is done. Get a fry pan lid. Squirt water on grill and quickly cover with lid. Leave 20-30 seconds. Cheese will be perfectly melted.
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