We will spend most of our time at our Family's cabin enoying fellowship with family and friends celebrating the freedoms we have.
Below is a recipe that I found a while back for a good ole grilled burger. The boys love them.
Tony
The Perfect Burger Recipe
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!
SERVES 4 (I quadrupled it and made 16 nice sized burgers)
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BURGER
* 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
FLAVOUR PERK STIR-INS (I just went with BBQ sauce the first time I made them)
* 1 tablespoon creamy caesar salad dressing or Greek salad dressing
* 1 tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomato
* 1 tablespoon sour cream or yoghurt
* 1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind or lime rind
* 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
* 1 tablespoon ketchup or barbecue sauce
* 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
* 1 teaspoon curry powder
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano or dried thyme or dried rosemary
* 1 tablespoon fresh herb
* 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
* 1 teaspoon sesame oil
* 1 teaspoon teriyaki sauce or hoisin sauce
* 1 fresh jalapeno or pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped
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 (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& 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, *****ing with a fork or turning frequently as precious juices will be lost!
11. Tuck into a warm crusty bun& add your favourite toppings.
