“If you see a brisket on sale ... “I trim the fat for tallow and grind the rest for damn decent burgers. Cheaper than ground beef at the grocery store and better quality.” ...

Gordon Ramsay's perfect hamburger meat combo includes ground brisket, short rib, and chuck. You can also grind your own bison or elk meat, or add lamb to the mix for gyro-inspired burgers.

As a bonus, grinding brisket breaks down its connective tissue ... Skirt steak, Owens says, "would be a good option for burgers and meatballs, as the natural fat content would bind the meat ...