A Tasty Burger
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp mustard (regular or Dijon)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small onion
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 lb. ground beef
Flavor Stir-ins
- 1 tbs creamy Caesar salad dressing or Greek salad dressing
- 1 tbs sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 tbs sour cream or yogurt
- 1 tbs lemon rind or lime rind (grated)
- 1 tbs ginger root grated
- 1 tbs ketchup or barbecue sauce
- 1 tsp lemon pepper
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp oregano or thyme or rosemary (dried)
- 1 tbs fresh herb
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp teriyaki sauce or hoisin sauce
- 1 fresh Jalapeno pepper or pickled Jalapeno pepper, chopped
Instructions
- Lightly oil grill & heat BBQ to medium.
- Whisk egg in a bowl& add next 6 ingredients.
- Add any of the “stir-ins” that appeal to you.
- Crumble in beef & using your hands or a fork, gently mix together.
- Handle the meat as little as possible – the more you work it, the tougher it gets.
- Gently shape (don’t firmly press) mixture into burgers about ¾ inch thick.
- Using your thumb, make a shallow depression in the center of each burger to prevent puffing up during cooking.
- Place burgers on the grill, close lid& BBQ until NO LONGER PINK INSIDE, turning once, about 6 – 8 minutes per side.
- An instant-read thermometer should read 160F.
- Don't abuse your burgers by pressing with a spatula, pricking with a fork or turning frequently as precious juices will be lost!
- Tuck into a warm crusty bun& add your favorite toppings.
Notes
"Here are the ingredients & the instructions to make the perfect burger! Although it may not be the healthiest, use medium ground beef for moistness & flavor. The leaner varieties produce burgers that are drier with a denser, tighter texture. Don't use previously frozen meat as juices are lost during defrosting. If making ahead, cover with plastic wrap & refrigerate for no more than a day. Enjoy!"
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