Hamburgers

Recipe by: Victoria Blashford-Snell, Brigitte Hafner | from The Illustrated Kitchen Bible

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Course: Main Course

Total Time: Under 30 Minutes

Skill Level: Easy

Cost: Inexpensive

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These burgers are enriched with onions and egg yolk. Good with your favorite condiments (ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise) and toppings (sliced onions, sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and dill pickles).

Yield: Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 lb (450g) ground chuck or sirloin
½ onion, minced
1 large egg yolk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil
4 sesame seed buns, cut in half and lightly toasted

Directions

1. Combine the ground beef, onion, and egg yolk in a mixing bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper, and mix well with wet hands.

2. Shape into 4 burgers about 4 in (10cm) in diameter.

3. Position a broiler rack about 6 in (15cm) from the source of heat. Preheat the broiler and lightly oil the broiler pan. Add the burgers and broil for 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or longer if you prefer.

4. Serve burgers warm in toasted sesame seed buns.