Your basic cheeseburger, elevated slightly.
Estimated Cost: $15
Difficulty: Easy
Suggested Beverage: Ale, Weissbier
Equipment and Supplies
- griddle
- spatula
- 10-inch skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, (85% lean or leaner)
- 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, pressed
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large owhite onion, cut into ½ inch thick slices
- 4 slices American cheese, I actually prefer cojack for basic cheeseburgers
- SPG, to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Method
For the onions
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add the onions, and if you want, a pinch of sugar to hasten the caramelization provess. procesz1 large owhite onion
- Simmer for about 20 minutes, until the onions are brown in color but not crispy. Turn the heat to low and keep warm.
Make the burgers
- Plop the beef, garlic, thyme and Worcestershire sauce into a mixing bowl and combine well.1 pound ground beef, 1 tablespoon thyme, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Divide the meat into 4 equal parts. Squish each part in a burger press. Presentation counts.
- Drop the patties on a grill, season to taste with SPG, and fry for 5 minutes.SPG
- Slide te burgers on a bun, top with your favorite condiments, and enjoy.
- Flip the burges, put a slice of each, and fry for another 4-5 minutes for medium-rare.
- Slide each burger (or 2, if you want half-pounders) garnish with your favorite condiment and serve.
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