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The Perfect Hamburger

6 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 23, 2022
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
The Perfect Hamburger
The Perfect Hamburger Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine egg and seasonings. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four 3/4-in.-thick patties.
  2. Grill, covered, on a greased grill rack 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 as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 321 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 758mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein.