What are the best add-ins for hamburgers?

Hamburgers are usually about the ingredients you add to your meat patty and bun. But if you usually just make your burger patties out of ground beef and maybe some seasoning, you're missing out on a lot of fun. read more

In the quest to differentiate my burger from my friends' burgers, I have moved away from adding anything beyond salt and pepper. Instead I ask the butcher to grind me the fattiest (ideally 75/25) sirloin available. read more

If you wish to lessen the fat content of the finished burger even more, it can be broiled or grilled. When the girls were growing up, we often used a George Foreman grill placed on the counter for this purpose, with tasty results. Many people like to spice up there burgers; add a new taste every so often. Just for something different. read more

Step 1, Preheat a grill for high heat. Step 2, In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, cheese, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, egg, onion soup mix, garlic, garlic powder, parsley, basil, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 patties. Step 3, Grill patties for 5 minutes per side on the hot grill, or until well done. Serve on buns with your favorite condiments. read more