½teaspoondried oreganoI prefer basil or fresh coriander
1poundground beefmedium lean
4mediumhamburger buns
Instructions
Beat egg with water; add onion, mustard, sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, and spices. Mix with beef. Divide into four ¾-inch (2 cm) thick patties.
Grill on the BBQ over medium-high heat; close the lid, turning once until the meat thermometer inserted sideways into the centre reads 160°F (71°C).
Grill the buttered buns.
Add whatever topping you prefer.
Notes
Tips
Buy medium-lean ground beef if you want juicy burgers.
There is a cool way to add stuffing to your hamburger meat that will prevent the patties from falling apart on the grill. For each burger, make 2 thin patties, put your stuffing (see suggestions below) on one of them, leaving room all around, then top with the other patty and press edges to seal.
Your Own Personal Creation
Add any of the following to meat before cooking
chopped onion
chopped garlic
steak seasoning
package dried onion soup mix
Worcestershire sauce
pickled jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
grated cheddar cheese
crisp cooked bacon
Dijon mustard
sour cream
Topping Suggestions
roasted red peppers
slices of bacon
slice of brie cheese
avocado slices
sauteed mushrooms
caramelized onions
salsa
hot pepper
Change the Buns
Try a variety of buns, such as onion, cheese, olive, sesame, poppy seed, whole wheat, herb, or large kaisers.
Spread it on
Try spreading your buns with Dijon or Russian-style mustard, light mayonnaise, herbed cream cheese, tapenade, guacamole, or pesto.
Instead of the usual relish, try a corn or zucchini relish.
Have fun building your own version of the best burger recipes.