The Perfect Hamburger Recipe

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Chili sauce and horseradish add some zip to these hamburgers and make them a nice change from ordinary burgers. We think they're perfect! —Shirley Kidd, New London, Minnesota

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The Perfect Hamburger Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • SEASONINGS:
  • 2 tablespoons chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper
  • BURGER:
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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    With Johnsonville Italian Sausage.

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  • 4 hamburger buns, split
  • TOPPINGS:
  • Sliced tomato, onion, pickles and condiments, optional

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine egg and seasonings. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four 3/4-in.-thick patties.
  • Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve on buns with toppings if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 burger equals 321 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 109 mg cholesterol, 758 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 27 g protein.

Originally published as The Perfect Hamburger in Country Extra July 1998, p49

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Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.

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Reviewed on Jul. 03, 2008 by halpac

We tried these last night and were disappointed. The meat was too mushy and there wasn't much taste.

Reviewed on Jul. 02, 2008 by heavenlytart

I am from australia and like a true blue aussie burger. ground beef, onion, egg, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and beetroot on a bun that has been buttered oh and dont forget the bbq sauce. now that is what I call a burger. Its amazing what different tastes we have

 
 

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