Name: The Perfect Basic Burger
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pound ground beef; 0.5 cup fine dry bread crumbs

The Perfect Basic Burger

This hamburger patty recipe combines ground beef, bread crumbs, and seasonings to make 4 flavorsome patties that are ready to grill in minutes.

20 min total 5 min prep 15 min cook 4 317 cal

Ingredients

4 serv.

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

Instructions

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1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
2 Whisk egg, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl.
3 Add ground beef and bread crumbs; 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!