Basic Burgers

In my book it should be a sin to throw a plain “naked” burger onto the grill – yuck! Really they can have so much potential with all the combinations of spices and favors. This is my go to recipe for a regular burger. There are simple enough for a BBQ and also work if you want to dress them up a little!

Basic Burgers

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground turkey or ground lean beef

2 Tbs. finely chopped yellow onion

1 tsp. minced garlic

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper

1 or 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce

Directions:

Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat.

In a large bowl, mix together the beef, yellow onion, garlic, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Form the mixture into 4 patties, each 3/4 inch thick.

Grill the hamburgers directly over medium-high heat, turning once, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Check for doneness by cutting into a hamburger near the center or testing with an instant-read thermometer. No pink should show on the inside, and the internal temperature should register at least 160°F on an instant-read thermometer. If making cheeseburgers, place a slice of cheese on top of each hamburger during the last 3 minutes of cooking.

Source: From Williams-Sonoma