Homemade Hamburger Recipe

Hamburgers have taken a beating to their reputation in recent years. They are thought to be a very unhealthy meal choice. This couldn’t be further from the truth. The problem is too many of us are getting them from fast food restaurants. A homemade hamburger cooked on the grill is not that bad for you. The beautiful thing about hamburgers is there is limitless potential for the type of burger you want. For example, Elvis burgers have bananas, bacon, oatmeal and eggs mixed into the ground beef (ground sirloin in this case). With hamburgers you can truly be creative, get your hands dirty and have a little fun. The homemade hamburger recipe we’re making today however is not quite that adventurous. It is just a simple homemade hamburger recipe to spruce up boring burgers. You will need a knife, one large bowl, a cutting board and a grill. Skillets or frying pans can take the place of a grill if you have to, but grilling is recommended with hamburgers. The fat drips down into the fire creating a pleasant smoky flavor. Whereas cooking hamburgers on a flat surface means they will absorb the fat instead. Well, time to get started.

Ingredients:

1lb. ground sirloin

½ red onion, chopped

3 tsp. ground black pepper

2 tsp. paprika

2 tsp. coriander

A dash of salt

1 large egg

1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

Roll up your sleeves cause your hands are about to get dirty. Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Grind it together with your hands. Form it into patties and throw it on the grill. It should take four minutes or so per side for a burger to cook to medium. However if you are in the mood for something different, here’s a little list of things you can add to your ground beef mixture: cheese, pineapples, bacon, oatmeal, a little water, soy sauce, beer, avocados, jalapenos, bleu cheese, horseradish, salsa, BBQ sauce, sausage, pork, chicken, bread crumbs, jelly, sour cream, peanut butter, hot sauce and even shredded coconut. The amount of ways you can personalize your burgers for your family’s tastes is limitless. The homemade hamburger recipe above is just a personal favorite. But diversity among hamburgers is encouraged, so be creative.