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The Perfect Hamburger

Source of Recipe


Williams-Sonoma



List of Ingredients



• 1 pound ground chuck or ground lean beef
  
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onion
  
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  
• 1 or 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce
  
• 4 slices Cheddar or Swiss cheese (optional)
  
• 4 hamburger buns, split
  
• Sliced tomato for serving
  
• Sliced sweet white onion, such as Maui, Vidalia or Walla Walla, for serving
  
• Torn lettuce for serving
  
• Sliced dill pickle for serving
  
• Ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard or other condiments of your choice for serving
  






Instructions



1. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. In a large bowl, mix together the beef, yellow onion, garlic, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Form the mixture into four patties, each ¾ inch thick.
   
   
2. Grill the hamburgers directly over medium-high heat, turning once, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Check for doneness by cutting into a hamburger near the center or testing with an instant-read thermometer. No pink should show on the inside, and the internal temperature should register at least 160° F on an instant-read thermometer. If making cheeseburgers, place a slice of cheese on top of each hamburger during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
   
   
3. During the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking, toast the hamburger buns, cut sides down, on the grill. Serve the hamburgers on the buns with tomato, white onion, lettuce, dill pickle, and condiments.
   
   Serves 4