The simplicity of my childhood shaped into a burger. Dad used to make these (sans garlic) all summer long and fry them. No one had an outdoor barbecue in those days! This is "the" Burger of all Burgers. Try it!
Course
Main
Cuisine
Canadian
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time7minutes
Total Time22minutes
Servings6patties
AuthorValerie Lugonja
Ingredients
1kilo know-your-farmer ground beef
100gonion, minced (about 1/2 onion)
5ggarlic(about 2 cloves), minced
1 1/2teaspoonsVegeta
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
1free range organic know-your-farmer egg
Instructions
Combine all ingredients; do not over work (no squeezing between fingers!)
Form into patties of equal weight; 3 per pound of beef
Shape by hand, or using a pastry ring
Freeze on parchment covered cookie sheet; wrap individually, freeze in labelled and dated freezer bags OR
Grill on hot grill: sear (meat will not lift until it is "ready") 3-4 minutes per side for meat to be cooked through (depending upon heat of your grill)
Recipe Notes
Each raw pattie is about 170 grams each - 173 to be exact.