Hamilton Beach Grill 31585 - Manuel (Page 6)

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Basic Burger
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Grilling time: 22-28 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
1 '/2 pounds ground chuck
'/4
teaspoon salt, or to taste
'/4 teaspoon pepper
4 hamburger buns
1. Combine the ground chuck, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl, mixing
lightly but thoroughly, using your hands. Shape the mixture into four patties,
each inch thick in the center and at the edges. (Even thickness ensures even
cooking and prevents the edges from drying out before the center is cooked.)
2. Place the patties on grill. Grill for 11 to 14 minutes per side, turning once.
(According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, all ground meat should be
cooked to at least medium doneness -160 degrees - or until the center of the
patty is no longer pink.) Make a small incision in the center of each patty to
determine doneness.
3. Toast the buns by placing them, split side down, on the edges of the grill grid
for about 1 minute or until lightly browned.
4. Remove the burgers from the grill and serve on toasted hamburger buns.
Variation Section:
Italian Burger: Add the following ingredients to the ground meat mixture:
1 egg yolk, % cup grated onion, 1 large clove garlic minced, 2 tablespoons
chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried crushed basil, ’/2 teaspoon dried
oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Place grated Parmesan cheese on top
of each burger (if desired) about 2 minutes before the burger is done and grill
until the cheese melts.
Mexican Burger: Add the following ingredients to the ground meat mixture:
14 cup finely chopped onion, 'k to 1 teaspoon seeded and chopped jalapeno
pepper, Y4 teaspoon ground cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve on
toasted buns or in warmed tortillas with a prepared tomato salsa or taco sauce,
and slices of ripe avocado.
Asian Spiced Burger: Add the following ingredients to the ground meat mixture:
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions, 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, 1 large clove garlic,
minced, and salt and pepper to taste.
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