Three Meat Burgers Recipes

HAMBURGER RECIPE

Steps:

• Make burger seasoning by combining all spices in a bowl. Set aside.
• Divide ground chuck into 6 equal portions and gently from into 1/2 inch thick patties that are wider than the burger buns (as they will shrink). Use your thumb to press an indentation into the center of each patty. Cover and set aside.
• Preheat grill to medium high heat. Just before cooking, sprinkle seasoning over the patties, then place on hot grill, indent-side up. Close grill lid and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the bottom of the burger is seared and juices are accumulating on top of the burger. Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until the beef reaches 160 degrees F.
• Place cheese on burgers during the last minute of cooking. Remove to a plate and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving in a bun, with toppings.

THREE MEAT BURGERS

Steps:

• Add 2 tbs olive oil to saute pan and sweat diced onion and mushrooms over med-low heat until onions are soft and opaque. Toast paprika in dry saute pan.
• While onions are sweating mix ground meats together until well blended.
• Add spices, blend well. Add onions and mushrooms and eggs blending well.
• Slowly add bread crumbs mixing well between additions till meat is able to hold patty shape without falling apart. More or less bread crumbs may be used.
• Preheat remaining olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
• Form meat into 1/4 lbs patties and cook approx 3 minutes a side. Cooking time depends on your personal tastes for rare, med, or well done.
• When burgers are done to your liking put them on side board to rest. While they are resting lay slice of gouda cheese on top and cover with pot lid to keep warm and help cheese melt.
• Serve on lightly toasted buns with your favorite toppings.

PERFECT BEEF BURGERS

Steps:

• Sprinkle the ground beef evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Gently form the meat into 4 balls, then lightly press into 4-inch-wide, 1-inch-thick patties. Make a 2-inch-wide indentation in the center of each with your thumb to prevent the burgers from bulging when grilled.
• Preheat a grill to high. Season the patties with salt and pepper. Grill, undisturbed, until marked on the bottom, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn and grill until the other side is marked and the patties feel firm, 3 to 5 more minutes; if desired, top each burger with 2 slices cheese during the last 2 minutes of cooking and cover with a disposable aluminum pan to melt.
• Serve the patties on the buns; top with lettuce and tomato.