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Basic Burger

Simple, basic beef burger
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 burgers

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Grill/frying pan

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb ground beef No less than 80/20.
  • 1 tbsp salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp pepper Adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp all purpose barbecue spice rub Adjust to taste

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, add ground beef and spices. Mix with hands until incorporated, as if you were mixing a meatloaf.
    Gradually add spices to the mix if you are having an issue getting it consistent.
  • Divide the mix into 4 equal parts. Roll each section into a ball with your hands.
  • Take the ball and either using your hands, a burger press, or some other creative method and form a patty.
    A thicker burger will take longer to cook. Inversely, a thinner burger wont take very long.
  • Turn on your grill or frying pan onto a low or medium low setting. You don't want these to burn because the outsides will cook but the middle will be pink. This should also prevent the meat from burning while cooking.
  • Cook the burgers for no more than 10 minutes, then flip. There's no need to constantly flip the burgers. With the temp on low, let the equipment cook the meat.
    These times are estimates and are going to be dependent on your equipment. 5-7 minutes should be appropriate though. If you're unsure, stab the middle. If it oozes pink, then its probably not done. If your satisfied with the level of pink, then its cooked.
  • Once cooked, either put it on a bun or omit the bun. Its your choice.
  • Add condiments of your choosing. I would go with cheese, a really good barbecue sauce and a good mayo.

Notes

If the burgers are still pink after 10 minutes on each side, throw them in the oven at 350F for a few minutes.