The Best Beef Burger
Here are the ingredients and instructions to make the perfect burger! Use medium ground beef for moistness & flavour. The leaner varieties produce burgers that are drier with a denser, tighter texture. Don't use previously frozen meat as juices are lost during defrosting.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
In bowl, beat egg and water with fork; mix in bread crumbs, onion, mustard, salt, Worcestershire and pepper.
Mix in beef
Shape into four 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick patties. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours. Or layer between waxed paper in airtight container and freeze for up to 1 month; thaw in refrigerator).
Place patties on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and cook, turning patties once, for about 10 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
Place in hamburger buns.