I’ve been teasing this recipe for a few weeks now and it’s finally time to share! My recipe for the most delicious and juicy cheeseburger you will ever make!
I don’t eat a ton of red meat, but when I do I want it to be a perfectly cooked steak or the juiciest cheeseburger. Every few weeks I will crave a delicious cheeseburger and let’s get real a drive thru burger, or a pre made patty just aren’t going to cut it! One of two things happen; we order burgers from this amazing burger only restaurant we love (Bin4, get half salad half fries and the truffle aioli… thank me later!), or I make these burgers!
Now these burgers are pretty classic, there’s nothing surprising about the ingredients. The secret here is that the mix ins make this burger patty a touch wetter then other recipes. This really helps keep the burgers extra juicy! Another thing that takes these burgers tot he next level, good quality cheese. Sorry guys no kraft singles or American cheese in this house. Delicious high quality old cheddar cheese. My favourite brand for this is Armstrong.
Other then the ingredients in this burger the most important steps to get a juicy burger is in the mixing! Do not over mix your meat, if you do the burger texture will be weird. It gets tough and starts to resemble meatloaf not a meaty juicy burger.
Now for this you have to use your hands… I know I don’t like it either but it really is the only way to combine the ingredients and form the patty’s. Remove your rings, wash your hands and get in there.
My final tip to make abetter burger is to make a well in the middle of the patty. This way the burger won’t puff up into a round ball, it will stay nice and flat.
Ok there you have it my tips on how to make this delicious cheeseburger. If meat’s not your thing try this turkey burger recipe.
Classic Cheeseburger
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup onion, minced
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 buns (I used pretzel)
- burger topping of your choice
Instructions
- Add beef, egg, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, salt and pepper to a bowl. Using your hands gently combine mixture. Form meat into four burger patties. Place on a sheet pan, press a well into the centre of the patty.
- Preheat your barbecue to high heat. While the grill heats prepare your buns (I love pretzel buns!) and toppings. Suggested toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mayonnaise and mustard.
- Grill burgers over high heat for 7 to 8 minutes per side with the lid closed. Add cheese in the final minute of cooking. Remove from grill and assemble burgers.
Notes
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