Quick and Delicious Hamburgers
Makes: 4 Patties
Ingredients:
1 3/4 lbs. extra lean ground
beef
1/2 lb. ground pork or lamb
3 Tbsp. bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. dried parsley
1 Tbsp. Montreal steak spice
1 Egg
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp. canola oil
Hamburger buns
Method:
Mix the seasonings into the ground meat folding in gently. Do not knead the mixture.
Add the egg and mustard and continue to mix lightly. Form into 1/2 inch thick patties.
Heat the cast iron skillet to med/high and add the oil.
Place the patties in the skillet and cook thoroughly on each side until no longer rare in the center. Ideal temperature in the center of the patty should be 160 F or 71 C.
Place a separate skillet or saute pan on med/low heat.
Butter both sides of the hamburger buns and place in the skillet to crisp for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and spread on a generous amount of mayonnaise.
Serve with the recommended accompaniments listed below.
Mayonnaise Cheese- use
a mild cheddar if cheddar is preferable to processed cheese slices
Onions- very thinly sliced white or red Ripe hot house tomatoes sliced
1/4 inch thick Finely sliced lettuce Relish,mustard, pickles etc..
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