The Perfect Burger

Ingredients

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

• 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

Directions

1. 1

   Lightly oil grill& heat BBQ to medium.

2. 2

   Whisk egg in a bowl& add next 6 ingredients.

3. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Gently shape (don’t firmly press) mixture into burgers about ¾ inch thick.

7. 7

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

8. 8

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

9. 9

   An instant read thermometer should read 160F.

10. 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. 11

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