Ingredients
1 egg
5 ml mustard
5 ml Worcestershire sauce
1 small onion, finely grated
1 clove garlic, minced
2.5 ml salt
2.5 ml pepper
500 g medium ground beef
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” (see below) as per taste.
4. Crumble in beef and 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 (don’t firmly press) mixture into burgers about ¾ 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 and 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 and add your favourite toppings.
Stir-in Options
15 ml creamy Caesar salad dressing or Greek salad dressing
15 ml chopped sun-dried tomato
15 ml sour cream or yoghurt
15 ml grated fresh lemon rind or lime rind
15 ml grated gingerroot
15 ml ketchup or barbecue sauce
5 ml lemon pepper
5 ml curry powder
5 ml dried thyme or dried rosemary
15 ml fresh herb
10 ml cajun seasoning
5 ml sesame oil
5 ml teriyaki sauce or ml hoisin sauce
1 fresh jalapenos or pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped
Recipe Courtesy: www.food.com