Sunday, September 20, 2009

The Perfect Basic Burger

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 16 Min
READY IN 35 Min
Original recipe yield 4 hamburger patties


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 egg
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 pound ground beef
* 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, salt and pepper. Place ground beef and bread crumbs into the mixture. With hands or a fork, mix until well blended. Form into 4 patties approximately 3/4 inch thick.
3. Place patties on the prepared grill. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

Travis's Turkey Burgers with a Bite

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 30 Min
Original recipe yield 3 turkey burgers


INGREDIENTS

* 1 pound ground turkey
* 1 (1.1 oz) package dry mesquite flavored seasoning mix
* 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
2. In medium bowl, mix together ground turkey, dry mesquite flavored seasoning mix and jalapeno pepper. Form the mixture into 3 thin, flat patties.
3. Cook patties on the prepared grill 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.