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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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. 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! Ingredients:
1 egg |
1 teaspoon mustard (regular or dijon) |
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce |
1 small onion, finely grated |
1 clove garlic, minced |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1 lb medium ground beef |
1 tablespoon creamy caesar salad dressing or 1 tablespoon greek salad dressing |
1 tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomato |
1 tablespoon sour cream or 1 tablespoon yoghurt |
1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind or 1 tablespoon lime rind |
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot |
1 tablespoon ketchup or 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce |
1 teaspoon lemon pepper |
1 teaspoon curry powder |
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary |
1 tablespoon fresh herb |
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning |
1 teaspoon sesame oil |
1 teaspoon teriyaki sauce or 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce |
1 fresh jalapenos or 1 pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped |
Directions:
1. Lightly oil grill& heat BBQ to medium.
2. Whisk egg in a bowl& add next 6 ingredients.
3. Add any of the stir-ins that appeal to you.
4. Crumble in beef& using your hands or a fork, gently mix together.
5. Handle the meat as little as possible the more you work it, the tougher it gets.
6. Gently shape (dont firmly press) mixture into burgers about 3/4 inch thick.
7. Using your thumb, make a shallow depression in the centre of each burger to prevent puffing up during cooking.
8. Place burgers on the grill, close lid& BBQ until NO LONGER PINK INSIDE, turning once, about 6 8 minutes per side.
9. An instant read thermometer should read 160F.
10. Don't abuse your burgers by pressing with a spatula, pricking with a fork or turning frequently as precious juices will be lost!
11. Tuck into a warm crusty bun& add your favourite toppings.
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