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The Perfect Basic Burger

This hamburger patty recipe combines ground beef, bread crumbs, and seasonings to make 4 flavorsome patties that are ready to grill in minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 317
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 0.5 cup fine dry bread crumbs

Method
 

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
  2. Whisk egg, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl.
  3. Add ground beef and bread crumbs; mix with your hands or a fork until well blended.
  4. Form into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.
  5. Place patties on the preheated grill. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 27gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 475mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

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