The Classic Hamburger
Angie McGowan
Updated Jun 12, 2012
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
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
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Step1Heat 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.
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Step2Sprinkle 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.
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Step3Serve burgers on buns with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise and mustard.
Nutrition
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