Basic Hamburger Mixture
• Season 1 lb (500 g) Lean or Medium Ground Beef and combine with beaten egg and ½ cup (50 ml) bread crumbs or oatmeal.
• Shape into 4 – 6 (¾ in./2 cm thick) evenly shaped flat patties.
• Barbeque or pan fry until centers are no longer pink, turning once – about 5 minutes per side. Well done burgers are brown throughout and juices show no pink.
Seasoning Variations:
Try adding one of these spices combos to your basic mixture.
• 2 chopped green onions
1 teaspoon (5 ml) ginger and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) each of oregano and basil
• 1 small chopped onion
1 teaspoon (5 ml) each of chili powder and dried mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon pepper