Burgers
A classic for a reason.
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!