Divide the ground beef into equal portions
Gently shape each portion into a ball
Flatten each ball into a round patty
Make the patties slightly wider than the buns
Press the center of each patty lightly to create a shallow dimple
Keep the patties uniform in thickness
Handle the meat as little as possible
Season the patties as desired
Place the patties on a tray or plate
Chill the patties before cooking if needed