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Don’t just pat the meat into a shape and hope for the best. Mix in a beaten egg white or some breadcrumbs soaked in milk. It sounds weird, but it’s the same magic that keeps meatloaf from tasting like a brick.

I also swear by a little smoked paprika and a dash of brown sugar. The sugar caramelizes on the heat, creating a fake-out crust that tricks your tongue into thinking there’s a layer of rich fat there. It’s like wearing a wig—up close it’s not real, but from the dinner table, it works a treat.

And for the love of all that is holy, do not overcook it. Low-fat meat has zero margin for error. The difference between a perfect, slightly pink patty and a dry grey disc is about 45 seconds of distraction.

The Patience of a Hunter (or a Home Cook)

Another trick I picked up from a grouchy butcher is to press a small dimple in the center of the raw patty. This prevents it from puffing up into a meatball shape. It also helps it cook more evenly, so the edges don’t turn into jerky before the middle is done.

You also have to salt the outside right before it hits the pan, not the inside of the meat. Salt draws out moisture, and since you have almost none to spare, you need to keep it locked in the patty. It’s basic meat physics, which I failed in college, but eventually passed in real life.

Let the patty rest for a minute after cooking. This is the hardest part because you want to eat it immediately, but trust me, those juices need a moment to settle down after being violently agitated by heat.

How to Make Delicious Low-Fat Burgers