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The Classic Hamburger

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By Angie McGowan
Updated Jun 12, 2012
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Grill masters take note: Worchester sauce is the key ingredient in our classic hamburgers.

The Classic Hamburger

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground beef chuck
  • 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons kosher (coarse or sea) salt
  • 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns, split
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 4 large tomato slices
  • 4 red onion slices
  • Mustard and mayonnaise, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place meat in large bowl; pour Worcestershire sauce over beef and gently mix with hands. Divide meat into 4 very loose balls, then gently shape into patties 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick and about 1/2 inch in diameter larger than your hamburger buns. Slightly press center of each patty.
  • Step 
    2
    Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper on 1 side of each patty. Place patties, seasoned side down, on grill over medium heat. Sprinkle top of each patty with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover grill; cook 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F.
  • Step 
    3
    Serve burgers on buns with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise and mustard.

Nutrition

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