Cheeseburger of Champions

Submitted by waterskirandy

"Try this Cheeseburger of Champions recipe from the best-selling Weber's Real Grilling cookbook by Jamie Purviance."

 

• Ready In: 18mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground chuck (80% lean)
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 4 slices monterey jack cheese (thin slices)
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 slices tomatoes

directions

1. In a medium bowl, using your hands, gently combine the ground chuck with the ketchup, basil, thyme, salt, Worcestershire, Tabasco, and pepper. Gently shape into 4 patties, each about 3/4 inch thick.
2. Grill the patties over Direct High heat until medium, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once. During the last minute of grilling, place a slice of cheese on each patty to melt, and grill the hamburger buns, cut side down, until toasted. Assemble the cheeseburgers with lettuce, tomato, and ketchup and/or mustard, if desired. Serve warm.

Reviews

[Steve G.]

Absolutely THE BEST spice combination I’ve ever tasted with hamburgers! The basil and thyme contrast with the ketchup and Worcester sauce to make magic. I prefer cooking on a cast iron griddle on my side burner, but these are also great grilled.