The Heart of Summer: Mastering the Perfect Burger Patty
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 burger patties 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
Ingredients
1 large egg
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound ground beef
½ cup fine dry bread crumbs
Instructions
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
Whisk egg, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl.
Add ground beef and bread crumbs; mix with your hands or a fork until well blended.
Form into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.
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).
Notes
For extra flavor, add a dash of Worcestershire sauce or smoked paprika to the mixture.
Don’t overwork the meat – gently combine the ingredients until just mixed.
Create a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent bulging.
Don’t press down on the patties while they’re cooking.
Serve on your favorite buns with your favorite toppings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 burger patties
- Calories: 317kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 475mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 125mg