Hamburger

Description

A hamburger, or simply burger, is a sandwich consisting of fillings—usually a patty of ground meat, typically beef—placed inside a sliced bun or bread roll.

Ingredients

• Ground chuck – We prefer an 80 lean/20 fat ratio for the juiciest burgers.
• Crushed crackers or Panko bread crumbs – The best binders for juicy hamburgers. (Could be gluten-free!)
• Egg – To bind all of the ingredients together without drying.
• Milk – The enzymes help to soften and tenderize the ground beef.
• Seasonings: Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion powder, Pepper, or other spices of choice.

Steps

1. Set out a large mixing bowl and add in the ground beef, crushed crackers, egg, Worcestershire sauce, milk, and spices.
2. Press the meat down in the bowl, into an even disk. Use a knife to cut and divide the hamburger patty mixture into 6 – 1/3 pound grill or skillet patties, or 12 thin griddle patties.
3. Preheat the grill or a skillet to medium heat, approximately 350-400 degrees F.
4. Grill or fry the patties for 3-4 minutes per side for a medium burger.
5. Stack the hot patties on hamburger buns, and dress up with your favorite hamburger toppings and condiments.