Pan-Seared Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons cold water or beef broth
• 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1/2 onion, grated
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard or prepared mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 lb lean group beef
• canola oil

Directions

1. 1

   Break egg into a large bowl; whisk with water until smooth. Add breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Mix well to blend flavours.

2. 2

   Crumble beef over egg mixture, with a wooden spoon, mix beef and egg mixture just until combined.

3. 3

   Shape into four to six patties, each about 3/4 inch thick.

4. 4

   Set a skillet that will hold burgers comfortably in one layer over medium-high heat. Brush bottom of skillet with oil. Heat until oil is just shimmering. Arrange burgers in skillet. Fry until brown and crisp on bottom, about six minutes per side.

5. 5

   Remove burgers to a plate topped with towelling and pat off any visible fat.