the perfect basic burger

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 16 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• in a medium bowl, whisk together egg, salt and pepper. place ground beef and bread crumbs into the mixture. with hands or a fork, mix until well blended. form into 4 patties approximately 3/4 inch thick.
• place patties on the prepared grill. cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.