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THE PERFECT BURGER
Here are the ingredients & the instructions to make the perfect burger! Although it may not be the healthiest, use medium ground beef for moistness & flavour. The leaner varieties produce burgers that are drier with a denser, tighter texture.
Ingredients
BURGER
- 1egg
- 1teaspoon mustard (regular or Dijon)
- 1teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1small onion, finely grated
- 1clove garlic, minced
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2teaspoon pepper
- 1lb medium ground beef
FLAVOUR PERK STIR-INS
- 1tablespoon creamy caesar salad dressing or 1 tablespoon Greek salad dressing
- 1tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomato
- 1tablespoon sour cream or 1 tablespoon yoghurt
- 1tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind or 1 tablespoon lime rind
- 1tablespoon grated gingerroot
- 1tablespoon ketchup or 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
- 1teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1teaspoon curry powder
- 11 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1tablespoon fresh herb
- 2teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 1teaspoon sesame oil
- 1teaspoon teriyaki sauce or 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
- 1fresh jalapenos or 1 pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped
Direction
- 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 centre 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 favourite toppings.