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Perfect Grilled Burger

The Perfect Grilled Burger

This is the Perfect Grilled Burger for any outdoor BBQ.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword The Perfect Grilled Burger
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients

For the 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

Flavor Perk Stir-Ins:

  • 1 tablespoon creamy caesar salad dressing or 1 tablespoon Greek salad dressing
  • 1 tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomato
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream or 1 tablespoon yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind or 1 tablespoon lime rind
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup or 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herb
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon teriyaki sauce or 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 fresh jalapeno or 1 pickled jalapeno pepper chopped

Instructions

  1. Lightly oil grill and heat to medium.
  2. Whisk the egg in a bowl and add the next 6 ingredients. Add any of the “stir-ins” that appeal to you.
  3. Crumble in the beef and using your hands or a fork, gently mix together. Handle the meat as little as possible – the more you work it, the tougher it gets.
  4. Gently shape (don’t firmly press) the mixture into burgers about ¾ inch thick. Using your thumb, make a shallow depression in the center of each burger to prevent puffing up during cooking.
  5. Place the burgers on the grill, close the lid, and BBQ until NO LONGER PINK INSIDE, turning once, about 6 – 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer should read 160F.
  6. Don't abuse your burgers by pressing with a spatula, pricking with a fork, or turning frequently as precious juices will be lost!
  7. Tuck into a warm crusty bun and add your favorite toppings.