Grilling Tips – Why Do Burgers Fall Apart on the Grill?

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Sometimes when cooking a burger I have had it completely fall apart for no apparent reason. Is this due to using a ground meat that is too lean? I don't add anything to the meat and don't spend too much time working the meat in forming the patty.

Best Answer

In addition to the fat content, making sure the meat is cold while forming can help.