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The best burger you can make is your own. In-N-Out is a horrible smashed wish-I-was-a-real patty. It's insane to me that it's as popular as it is. I think Five Guys makes a MUCH tastier burger, but that's because they actually make thick patties and use good buns. Their fries are also amazing. If you want to make a delicious burger, all you need is salt, pepper, 1/3 lb patties about 0.5 - 1 inch thick. I use grassfed beef, but any 90/10 lean will do great because the KK does such a terrific job of keeping the moisture in the meat. Buy good buns (not the cheapo cardboard), fresh toppings, and all the other stuff. This is a hamburger, not a Gordon Ramsey tryout, so keep it simple and enjoy the flavors. There's just no reason to imitate something that started off life as an experiment in mass produced food.