The Perfect Burger
Prep
15 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Hard
After years of burger experimentation, I've finally cracked the code for the perfect homemade patty. This recipe combines simple ground beef with an exciting mix of global flavors, from ginger and curry to cajun seasoning and a touch of sesame oil. The best part? You probably have most of these ingredients already in your pantry, making this both budget friendly and quick to prepare. Fresh ginger brings wonderful anti inflammatory benefits while adding that special zing that takes an ordinary burger to extraordinary. The whole thing comes together in just thirty minutes from prep to plate, so you can impress your family with restaurant quality burgers on any weeknight.
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Ingredients
- 11 egg
- 1 teaspoonmustard(regular or Dijon)
- 1 teaspoonworcestershire sauce
- 1 smallonion(finely grated)
- 1 clovegarlic(minced)
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonpepper
- ½ kgmedium ground beef
- 1 tablespooncreamy caesar salad dressing or 1 tablespoon greek salad dressing
- 1 tablespoonchopped sun-dried tomato
- 1 tablespoonsour cream or 1 tablespoon yoghurt
- 1 tablespoongrated fresh lemon rind or 1 tablespoon lime rind
- 1 tablespoongrated gingerroot
- 1 tablespoonketchup or 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoonlemon pepper
- 1 teaspooncurry powder
- 1 teaspoondried thyme or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoonfresh herb
- 2 teaspoonscajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoonsesame oil
- 1 teaspoonteriyaki sauce or 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
- 11 fresh jalapenos or 1 pickled jalapeno pepper(chopped)
Detail level
Instructions
- 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, 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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