The Heart of Summer: Mastering the Perfect Burger Patty
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 ¾-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!