Making a perfect, juicy burger might be easier than you think.x4wiz/Shutterstock As a chef, I've picked up a few tips for making a perfectly cooked, juicy burger with great flavor. Look for ground beef with an 80% meat to 20% fat ratio for optimal taste and texture. Only salt your patties right before grilling, and pay attention to their temperature as they cook. As a chef, I strongly believe the best way to feed a crowd is to have all of your party foods prepped and ready to go — and that includes your burger patties.When I worked as a line cook a few years ago, I learned the subtle art of working with ground meat and making the perfect, juicy burger.