9 tips for making the perfect burger at home, according to Chili's head chef

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Brian Paquette, the head of culinary at Chili's, shared his tips for making a perfect burger at home.

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I made Ina Garten's 5-ingredient burger patties. They tasted amazing and came together quickly.

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I tried Ina Garten's easy recipe for high-quality burgers.

Terri Peters

I tried frozen burger patties from Costco, Whole Foods, and Wegmans. I'll be making my favorite all summer long.

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Three raw premade patties on white plates with an orange Whole Foods patty box, a package with a black Kirkland Signature label on it, and a green and red box with a Wegmans logo on it on a gray marble table
I tried burger patties from Whole Foods, Costco, and Wegmans.

Ted Berg

I tried Martha Stewart's green-chile chicken burgers. The recipe only called for 6 ingredients but was anything but simple to make.

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I made Martha Stewart's green-chile chicken burgers.

Terri Peters

I made Ina Garten's 5-ingredient burger patties. They tasted amazing and came together so quickly.

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I made Ina Garten's recipe for high-quality burgers.

Terri Peters

I spent $50 at Aldi to host a barbecue for 4 people. My budget got us plenty of meat and sides, plus a case of beer.

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I got a pretty great haul of barbecue supplies at Aldi for $50.

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I've been a chef for years. Here are my 8 tips for making perfect, juicy burgers.

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Making a perfect, juicy burger might be easier than you think.

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I made hot dogs on the grill and in my air fryer, and one appliance took less than half the time

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The perfect hot dog has a crisp, juicy exterior.

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11 mistakes that can ruin your hot dogs, according to chefs and grilling pros

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A few small errors can ruin your dogs.

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