The Perfect Burger

Name: The Perfect Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
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 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

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Cost: $19.98 /serving

Author : CountryLady

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Instructions

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Step 1

Lightly oil grill& heat BBQ to medium.

Step 2

Whisk egg in a bowl& add next 6 ingredients.

Step 3

Add any of the stir-ins that appeal to you.

Step 4

Crumble in beef& using your hands or a fork, gently mix together.

Step 5

Handle the meat as little as possible the more you work it, the tougher it gets.

Step 6

Gently shape (dont firmly press) mixture into burgers about ¾ inch thick.

Step 7

Using your thumb, make a shallow depression in the centre of each burger to prevent puffing up during cooking.

Step 8

Place burgers on the grill, close lid& BBQ until NO LONGER PINK INSIDE, turning once, about 6 8 minutes per side.

Step 9

An instant read thermometer should read 160F.

Step 10

Don't abuse your burgers by pressing with a spatula, pricking with a fork or turning frequently as precious juices will be lost!

Step 11

Tuck into a warm crusty bun& add your favourite toppings.

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