The Perfect Basic Burger

The Perfect Basic Burger

from allrecipes.com
Dinner
20 min
4 servings
317 kcal / serving

This hamburger patty recipe combines ground beef, bread crumbs, and seasonings to make 4 flavorsome patties that are ready to grill in minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 largeegg
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • ½ teaspoonground black pepper
  • 1 poundground beef
  • ½ cupfine dry bread crumbs

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.

  2. 2

    Whisk egg, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl.

  3. 3

    Add ground beef and bread crumbs; mix with your hands or a fork until well blended.

  4. 4

    Form into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.

  5. 5

    Place patties on the preheated grill. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

  6. 6

    Serve hot and enjoy!