The Perfect Burger

BURGER
1 egg
1 teaspoon mustard (regular or Dijon)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 small onion, finely grated
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 lb medium ground beef
4 hamburger buns
lettuce
tomato
6 slices bacon
FLAVOR PERK STIR-INS
1 tablespoon creamy caesar salad dressing or 1 tablespoon Greek salad dressing
1 tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomato
1 tablespoon sour cream or 1 tablespoon yoghurt
1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind or 1 tablespoon lime rind
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
1 tablespoon ketchup or 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon fresh herb
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon teriyaki sauce or 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
1 fresh jalapenos or 1 pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped

Directions

1. Lightly oil grill & heat BBQ to medium
2. Cook bacon and crumble two slices
3. Whisk egg in a bowl & add next 6 ingredients and bacon
4. Add any of the “stir-ins” that appeal to you
5. Crumble in beef & using your hands or a fork, gently mix together. Handle the meat as little as possible – the more you work it, the tougher it gets.
6. Gently shape (don’t firmly press) mixture into burgers about 3/4 inch thick.
7. Using your thumb, make a shallow depression in the centre of each burger to prevent puffing up during cooking.
8. Place burgers on the grill, close lid & BBQ. turning once, about 6 – 8 minutes per side. An instant read thermometer should read 160F.
9. Tuck into a warm crusty bun& add your favourite toppings.