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The Perfect Burger

5 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 30MINS

The Perfect Burger

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7 ratings
This burger however is the kind of burger that nobody would ever say no to. Not too thin, not too thick; can be grilled on the stove or on an outside grill; no eggs, breadcrumbs or weird things in it; just pure beefy goodness that makes a perfect vessel for any toppings your heart desires.
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Healthy-ish
Hi! I'm Nevine, a self-proclaimed foodie and Wellness Coach. I’m a firm believer in the power of food to heal and nourish, but that eating healthy doesn't have to be complicated or restrictive. Enjoy!
https://healthyish.me/
This burger however is the kind of burger that nobody would ever say no to. Not too thin, not too thick; can be grilled on the stove or on an outside grill; no eggs, breadcrumbs or weird things in it; just pure beefy goodness that makes a perfect vessel for any toppings your heart desires.
30MINS
Total Time
$0.87
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
us / metric
Lean Ground Beef
1 lb
Lean Ground Beef
with a 15-20% percentage of fat
Onion Powder
to taste
Onion Powder
Vegetable Oil
as needed
Vegetable Oil
for the pan
Salt
to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
115
Fat
5.3 g
Protein
15.8 g
Carbs
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https://healthyish.me/
Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Put the Lean Ground Beef (1 lb) in a big mixing bowl.
step 1 Put the Lean Ground Beef (1 lb) in a big mixing bowl.
step 2
Carefully use your fingers to mix in Salt (to taste), Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste), and Onion Powder (to taste). Don't knead, mangle, squeeze or squidge. Keep the meat fluffy and pebbly.
step 2 Carefully use your fingers to mix in Salt (to taste), Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste), and Onion Powder (to taste). Don't knead, mangle, squeeze or squidge. Keep the meat fluffy and pebbly.
step 3
Form beef into loosely packed patties. Gently pat each handful into a ball and make a dent in the middle of each burger patty.
step 3 Form beef into loosely packed patties. Gently pat each handful into a ball and make a dent in the middle of each burger patty.
step 4
Add the Vegetable Oil (as needed) to the pan and grill. Don't press on your burgers or you'll lose the juiciness of the burger to the pan. Flip burger a couple of times to distribute said juiciness.
step 4 Add the Vegetable Oil (as needed) to the pan and grill. Don't press on your burgers or you'll lose the juiciness of the burger to the pan. Flip burger a couple of times to distribute said juiciness.
step 5
Add cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, caramelized onions, whatever floats your boat and dig in.
step 5 Add cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, caramelized onions, whatever floats your boat and dig in.
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Dairy-Free
American
4th of July
Budget-Friendly
Gluten-Free
Beef
Grill
Comfort Food
Lunch
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Game Day
Labor Day
Memorial Day
Summer
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