The Perfect Burger

I have no idea why the first review said they couldn't get this to stick together on the grill. Be gentle with the meat and leave it alone while it is on the grill. Don't pat, poke, or flip it more than once. I did this recipe as stated with no extra add ins. The result was simply burger heaven. This was the first time I attempted to prepare my own patties. I will never by the frozen junk again. This is too easy to make and adds a whole new definition of burger. This was the best burger I have ever had!

These were definately lovely and moist. I think leaving out the breadcrumbs is a great idea as is the cooking technique. The only other thing I added to the burger mix was about a tablespoon of tomato ketchup and a small handful of mixed herbs. Now I make my burgers the Aussie way and here's how it's done. First put a squeeze of tomato ketchup on the bottom of the toasted bun then followed by an iceberg lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato then place the burger (which should have a slice of melted cheese on that I place during the last minute of cooking), then I add some fried onions (never raw onions), a slice of bacon and topped with a fried egg and then the top bun. It's a mouthful but well worth the effort.

NEVER pre-salt, it binds the proteins and makes a spongey burger; by the time the first seven ingredients are mixed in, no matter HOW gently, the ground beef has already been overworked, and by the time an instant read thermometer reads 160 (and the burger "IS NO LONGER PINK INSIDE") it's an overcooked paperweight. Toss it in the trash and have a hot dog.

I just pan fried these on the stove tonight and they were nothing short of marvelous! I became a member just do I could leave a review. I also used shallots, a few scallions and two extra cloves of garlic. I added the curry and Cajun seasoning (both a touch more than the recipe called for), as well as sundried tomatoes and 2 minced Serrano peppers. They were without a doubt, the juiciest, most flavorful, mouthwatering burgers I have ever had or believe I will have. In a grill pan on medium high, 2.5 min one side, flip. A slice of pepper jack cheese, cook another minute. Cover and cook 2 more minutes and Voila! Perfection confirmed. Minus the peppers, as my nine year old daughter was eating, she said if there was a contest for worlds greatest chef, I would win, haha. Thank you, thank you, countrylady!!

These burgers were extremely tasty and the whole house was a fan. We ended up broiling them instead of putting them on the grill and so they were super tender. We made 6 burgers out of a double recipe and each of us had one healthy size. About 8 minutes per side.They even reheat beautifully. Definitely a repeat recipe