Basic Burgers

Submitted by CrashCurran

"A simple burger recipe that can be modified pretty much any way you want. Can substitute 1 lb of pork, lamb, veal, turkey or chicken for beef."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1⁄4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1 small onion, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
• 1 lb lean ground beef

directions

1. In bowl, beat egg with water;
2. Stir in bread crumbs, onion, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.
3. Add beef; mix just until combined.
4. Shape into four 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick patties.
5. (Make-ahead: Wrap, separated by waxed paper, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours or freeze for up to 1 month; thaw in refrigerator.)
6. Place on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until no longer pink inside and digital thermometer inserted sideways into centre reads 160°F (71°C), about 15 minutes.

Reviews

[Ceezie]

These were ok. They were too wet to cook well on the BBQ (a bunch of each burger was left on the grate.) I would liken these to the a meatloaf burger.