The Perfect Burger

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 egg

1 teaspoon mustard (regular or Dijon)

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 small onion, finely grated

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 lb medium ground beef

1 tablespoon creamy caesar salad dressing or 1 tablespoon Greek salad dressing

1 tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomato

1 tablespoon sour cream or 1 tablespoon yoghurt

1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind or 1 tablespoon lime rind

1 tablespoon grated gingerroot

1 tablespoon ketchup or 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce

1 teaspoon lemon pepper

1 teaspoon curry powder

1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

1 tablespoon fresh herb

2 teaspoons cajun seasoning

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon teriyaki sauce or 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce

1 fresh jalapenos or 1 pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped

Directions

Lightly oil grill& heat BBQ to medium.

Whisk egg in a bowl& add next 6 ingredients.

Add any of the “stir-ins” that appeal to you.

Crumble in beef& using your hands or a fork, gently mix together.

Handle the meat as little as possible – the more you work it, the tougher it gets.

Gently shape (don’t firmly press) mixture into burgers about ¾ inch thick.

Using your thumb, make a shallow depression in the centre of each burger to prevent puffing up during cooking.

Place burgers on the grill, close lid& BBQ until NO LONGER PINK INSIDE, turning once, about 6 – 8 minutes per side.

An instant read thermometer should read 160F.

Don't abuse your burgers by pressing with a spatula, pricking with a fork or turning frequently as precious juices will be lost!

Tuck into a warm crusty bun& add your favourite toppings.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320.4
• Total Fat: 22.3
• Saturated Fat: 7.9
• Cholesterol: 126.6
• Sodium: 575.5
• Total Carbohydrate: 5.5
• Dietary Fiber: 1.1
• Total Sugars: 2.8
• Protein: 23.6