The Perfect Burger Recipe

Name: The Perfect Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salads
Ingredients: 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; FLAVOUR 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 yoghurt; 1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind or 1 tablespoon lime rind; 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot; 1 tablespoon ketchup or 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce; 1 teaspoon lemon pepper; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 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 jalapenos or 1 pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped

Servings: persons

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
FLAVOUR 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 yoghurt
1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind or 1 tablespoon lime rind
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
1 tablespoon ketchup or 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 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 jalapenos or 1 pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped

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["Lightly oil grill& heat BBQ to medium.", "Whisk egg in a bowl& add next 6 ingredients.", "Add any of the ""stir-ins"" that appeal to you.", "Crumble in beef& 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.", "Gently shape (don't firmly press) mixture into burgers about 3/4 inch thick.", "Using your thumb, make a shallow depression in the centre of each burger to prevent puffing up during cooking.", "Place burgers on the grill, close lid& BBQ until NO LONGER PINK INSIDE, turning once, about 6 - 8 minutes per side.", "An instant read thermometer should read 160F.", "Don't abuse your burgers by pressing with a spatula, pricking with a fork or turning frequently as precious juices will be lost!", "Tuck into a warm crusty bun& add your favourite toppings."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BURGER, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon mustard (regular or Dijon), 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, The Perfect Burger falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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