Perfect Burger

THE PERFECT BURGER

READY IN:  30mins	SERVES:  4

INGREDIENTS Nutrition

·      BURGER

·         1egg

·         1teaspoon mustard(regular or Dijon)

·         1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce

·         1small onion, finely grated

·         1clove garlic, minced

·         ¹⁄₂teaspoon salt

·         ¹⁄₂teaspoon pepper

·         1lb medium ground beef

·      FLAVOUR PERK STIR-INS

·         1tablespoon creamy caesar salad dressing or 1 tablespoon Greek salad dressing

·         1tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomato

·         1tablespoon sour cream or 1 tablespoon yoghurt

·         1tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind or 1 tablespoon lime rind

·         1tablespoon grated gingerroot

·         1tablespoon ketchupor 1 tablespoonbarbecue sauce

·         1teaspoon lemon pepper

·         1teaspoon curry powder

·         1teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoondried rosemary

·         1tablespoon fresh herb

·         2teaspoons cajun seasoning

·         1teaspoon sesame oil

·         1teaspoon teriyaki sauce or 1 teaspoonhoisin sauce

·         1fresh jalapenos or 1 pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped

DIRECTIONS

1.  Lightly oil grill& heat BBQ to medium.

2.  Whisk egg in a bowl& add next 6 ingredients.

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

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

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

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

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

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

9.  An instant read thermometer should read 160F.

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.                                    Tuck into a warm crusty bun& add yourfavourite toppings.