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. 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
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 (dont 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.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 320.4
- Fat Content
- 22.3
- Saturated Fat Content
- 7.9
- Cholesterol Content
- 126.6
- Sodium Content
- 575.5
- Carbohydrate Content
- 5.5
- Fiber Content
- 1.1
- Sugar Content
- 2.8
- Protein Content
- 23.6
