Basic Burger

Description

These burger patties are made with ground beef and an easy bread crumb mixture. Nothing beats a simple hamburger on a warm summer evening. Pile these burgers with your favorite condiments and pop open a cool drink!

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 burgers patties

Cooked beef burgers can be safely refrigerated for three to four days. Make sure to promptly chill after cooking in an airtight container to lengthen shelf life.
You can freeze cooked burger patties for up to four months. Wrap the burgers in foil individually to discourage sticking before labeling and placing them in a freezer-safe bag.

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• ½ cup fine dry bread crumbs

Steps

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
2. Whisk together egg, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
3. Add ground beef and bread crumbs and mix with your hands or a fork until well blended.
4. Form into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.
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. Serve hot and enjoy!