Daily Archives: March 16, 2020

Burgers

Burgers

A classic for a reason.
Course Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine American
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 1

Equipment

  • George Forman cooker, Griddle, or Skillet
  • Splatula

Ingredients

  • 4 oz Ground Meat Beef or Turkey
  • 1 Hamburger bun
  • 1 Pinch Salt and Pepper
  • Sliced Cheese Optional
  • Tomato Optional
  • Onion Optional
  • Ketchup Optional
  • Mustard Optional
  • Mayonnaise Optional

Instructions

  • Pre heat cooking device. (George foreman (set to 400F), Griddle (375F), Skillet (3 setting)
  • Divide the meat and gently form it into balls. (Don’t overwork the meat or it will become dry and tough.)
  • Flatten the balls into 1/2-inch-thick patties. Also flatten the top and sides of each patty to ensure that the thickness is the same throughout.
  • Use your fingers to make a shallow well in the top of each patty. Season the patties with salt and pepper.
  • Cook, with the wells facing up, until the burgers release easily, 4 to 5 minutes for medium. (Don’t press or flatten.)
  • Flip; cook 4 to 5 minutes more. If you want cheese, add a slice of cheese at this time.
  • When finished, put burger on bun, add whatever condiments (like ketchup, mustard, tomato, mayo, ect.) you like and enjoy!

Egg in a Hole

Egg in a Hole

A simple breakfast using toast and eggs.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Cost 5

Equipment

  • Griddle/Pan
  • Spatula
  • Stove

Ingredients

  • 1 slice of bread
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • With a rim of a glass or cup, press a hole in the center of the slice of bread.
  • Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat (about 350 degrees and melt in the butter.
  • When the butter is all spread out, place the bread in the skillet
  • Crack the egg straight into the center of the hole.
  • Sprinkle the egg with salt and pepper.
  • Cook until the egg sets a bit on the bottom. After about a minute, flip it over with a spatula and salt and pepper the other side.
  • Move the toast around in the skillet, soaking up all of the glorious butter.
  • Let it cook until the yolk feels soft. Here’s the key: golden brown toast, white (not browned/burned) whites, soft unbroken yolk.
  • Using spatula take off griddle, and transfer to plate. Enjoy!