Best Way to Cook a Hamburger

There are many a temptations when it comes to fast food. Although, fast foods are generally a no-no for weight watchers, who can resist the temptation of a yummy hamburger! The mere name itself tickles the taste buds. Sigh! Hamburgers are ideal to pep up a dull day at work or even make weekends more delightful with friends and family. Today, there is no dearth in terms of the joints that offer this sinful fast food. However, many prefer to cook these at home. So, what are the best ways to cook a hamburger? I am sure you must have tried many recipes and succeeded partly, many-a-times. Well, there are few things one needs to take care of while cooking them. Are you wishing for a sneak peek for the same? Here are some tips and tricks to help you.

Tips to Cook a Delicious Hamburger

There's a lot that goes behind the preparation of a perfect burger. There are times when we try and fail but then, practice makes one perfect. The process of cooking hamburger begins with better planning. This starts very much in advance. Let's take a quick look at some useful pointers.

• Avoid handling the meat for too long. This is because the body heat that is transferred from your hands will cause the meat chunk to melt. Always use a spatula when you are adding any ingredient to a burger to avoid overheating the same.
• Well, you can choose the kind of meat you wish to include. But to have an interesting flavor, add fresh sausage and see the difference.
• Before cooking, let the grill turns really hot. Avoid flipping the burger till the point its juices release naturally. You can boil, broil or grill a hamburger, but the method you choose can be best decided by you!
• Everybody loves different fillings with burgers. You can opt for different types of fillings to experiment and savor a new taste.
• You can also experiment with a variety of spices. Although the combination of garlic and onion is common, try being a little adventurous!

Now, let's take a look at this yummy recipe.

Hamburger Recipe

Ingredients
Ground chuck/round (1-1/2 pounds)
Fine dry bread crumbs (3 tablespoons)
Tomato juice (2 tablespoons)
Sliced tomatoes - optional
Sliced pickles
Sliced onion
Grated onion (2 tablespoons)
Worcestershire sauce (2 teaspoons)
Garlic powder - optional (1/2 teaspoon)
Lettuce
Salt and pepper
Condiments as required

Preparation
First, you need to prepare the grill for high heat. Next, you need to combine all these ingredients together - grated onion, tomato juice, garlic powder, beef with the bread crumbs and also add the Worcestershire sauce.

Your next step is to shape the meat into large patties, maybe around 4-5 in number. Use some salt and pepper for seasoning and sprinkle on both sides of the burger. Then, place the burgers on the grill. Make sure its oiled lightly. Grill the burger for around 8 minutes. Flip and grill on both sides. Once done, serve the burgers on toasted buns. Add the sliced vegetables along with the other condiments for taste.

Enjoy this delicious recipe and try variations if you need a different flavor. Happy cooking!