The Great Hamburger

BeerAdvocate · 05-22-2009, 09:18 AM

Here is my favorite Hamburger recipe, just in time for the weekend.

1 tablespoon butter
1 small red onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3/4 cup plain lowfat yogurt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon horseradish
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 pounds lean ground beef

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add red onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion softens and begins to turn brown, about 8 minutes. Scrape onion into a large bowl. Add yogurt, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, mustard powder, garlic powder, horseradish, parsley, cilantro, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Whisk together until smooth. Mix in the ground beef until evenly blended with the yogurt mixture. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Shape mixture in to 6 patties 1/2 inch thick, and 5 inches across.
Grill burgers until no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes per side.

BUCASmoker · 06-16-2009, 06:44 PM

yogurt huh? I'll have to try that.

WildBlueSooner · 06-16-2009, 06:49 PM

Very interesting...I will definitely try this!

smokeyandthebandit05 · 06-17-2009, 07:55 AM

Has anyone tired this yet? It sounds sooo good!

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md4958 · 06-17-2009, 08:02 AM

yougurt? I'll give it a shot, but why cant you serve these up medium instead of well done?

s15driftking · 06-17-2009, 08:24 AM

no egg? who here uses an egg? I do!! and if you do, you know why!!

(edit - maybe he uses the yogurt as an egg substitute???)

06-17-2009, 08:27 AM

Are you making a meatloaf? A burger should be delicious in its own rights, put toppings ON it not IN it... Maybe you should be using better ground beef: http://www.bush-brothers.com/

fxpose · 06-05-2011, 09:52 AM

Here's a simple burger I had for lunch yesterday. I had two actually.
Seasoned with S&P and grilled about 3 minutes per side. Damn good burgers, I'd say...

))

kugie · 06-05-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by fxpose

Here's a simple burger I had for lunch yesterday. I had two actually.
Seasoned with S&P and grilled about 3 minutes per side. Damn good burgers, I'd say...

))

That looks like a giant Piece of heaven

GreekGodX · 06-05-2011, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s15driftking

no egg? who here uses an egg? I do!! and if you do, you know why!!

(edit - maybe he uses the yogurt as an egg substitute???)

I use an egg in my burgers

The yogurt could be used to keep the meat together or to keep the burger moist while cooking? When I make turkey burgers, I cut up granny smith apples and put it in to keep them from drying out.

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Originally Posted by DougBushBC

Are you making a meatloaf? A burger should be delicious in its own rights, put toppings ON it not IN it... Maybe you should be using better ground beef: http://www.bush-brothers.com/

I'm in the same boat as Doug. I like to keep my meat seasoning simple, however this recipe does sound good.

hammondc · 06-05-2011, 10:30 AM

Why do folk use an egg? I have heard of people doing it, but IMHO, if you have good ground beef to start with, it is not necessary. I think people play with the meat to much---breaking it off, forming it into balls and then mashing it out. This breaks it down and makes it dense.

blugill · 06-05-2011, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fxpose

Here's a simple burger I had for lunch yesterday. I had two actually.
Seasoned with S&P and grilled about 3 minutes per side. Damn good burgers, I'd say...

))

It's darn hard to beat a simple salt and pepper seasoning, maybe a little garlic powder and it's heaven over coals!

blugill · 06-05-2011, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammondc

Why do folk use an egg? I have heard of people doing it, but IMHO, if you have good ground beef to start with, it is not necessary. I think people play with the meat to much---breaking it off, forming it into balls and then mashing it out. This breaks it down and makes it dense.

Egg is used for moisture to keep the burgers from drying out on the grill. It really only needs to be used on leaner blends of meat, an 80-20 doesn't need egg at all.

GreekGodX · 06-05-2011, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammondc

Why do folk use an egg? I have heard of people doing it, but IMHO, if you have good ground beef to start with, it is not necessary. I think people play with the meat to much---breaking it off, forming it into balls and then mashing it out. This breaks it down and makes it dense.

Good Point

just form patties. No need to do anything else

Quote:

Originally Posted by blugill

Egg is used for moisture to keep the burgers from drying out on the grill. It really only needs to be used on leaner blends of meat, an 80-20 doesn't need egg at all.

My family typically uses sirloin 96/4 so the egg helps out a lot

Bill86 · 06-05-2011, 03:17 PM

The hamburgers (well cheeseburgers) I made yesterday were (I don't use exact measurements)

Garlic powder
Salt
Pepper
Worchestershire sauce (a fair amount)
Mustard (a few drops)

Used 85/15 ground round. Didn't need egg, as long as you don't cook them super well well done (dry and tasteless) they turn out great. I prefer mine medium - even medium rare. Or as I simple put it "still moo'ing" They fall apart in your mouth, just not on the burger.

hammondc · 06-05-2011, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blugill

Egg is used for moisture to keep the burgers from drying out on the grill. It really only needs to be used on leaner blends of meat, an 80-20 doesn't need egg at all.

Oh...ok. Never tried it. I usually use a blend of 80/85/94.

SteveH · 06-05-2011, 04:15 PM

Interesting, I shall give it a shot.

My secret burger recipe is 75% beef, 25% ground Italian sausage. 1 packet of golden onion soup, spices to taste, Worchestershire.

BTcigars · 06-06-2011, 04:02 PM

Ok I am officially hungry!

76GTFan · 06-06-2011, 08:57 PM

Spices? OK. Egg? Of course. Apple? We are talking about burgers aren't we? Might as well use doughnuts as the bun. LOL!

NCRadioMan · 06-07-2011, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 76GTFan

Might as well use doughnuts as the bun. LOL!

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05-22-2009, 09:18 AM	#1
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	The Great Hamburger Here is my favorite Hamburger recipe, just in time for the weekend. 1 tablespoon butter 1 small red onion, diced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3/4 cup plain lowfat yogurt 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon horseradish 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 pounds lean ground beef Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add red onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion softens and begins to turn brown, about 8 minutes. Scrape onion into a large bowl. Add yogurt, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, mustard powder, garlic powder, horseradish, parsley, cilantro, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Whisk together until smooth. Mix in the ground beef until evenly blended with the yogurt mixture. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Shape mixture in to 6 patties 1/2 inch thick, and 5 inches across. Grill burgers until no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes per side. __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

06-16-2009, 06:44 PM	#2
BUCASmoker Where the sun never sets Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Vadim Location: Newport Posts: 267 Trading: (9)	Re: The Great Hamburger yogurt huh? I'll have to try that.

06-16-2009, 06:49 PM	#3
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: The Great Hamburger Very interesting...I will definitely try this! __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

06-17-2009, 07:55 AM	#4
smokeyandthebandit05 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rich Location: Branchville Posts: 758 Trading: (1)	Re: The Great Hamburger Has anyone tired this yet? It sounds sooo good! ---------------- Now playing: Zac Brown Band - Toes via FoxyTunes __________________ MIAMI CANES 9-4 NJ DEVILS 37-21-3

06-17-2009, 08:02 AM	#5
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: The Great Hamburger yougurt? I'll give it a shot, but why cant you serve these up medium instead of well done? __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

06-17-2009, 08:24 AM	#6
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: The Great Hamburger no egg? who here uses an egg? I do!! and if you do, you know why!! (edit - maybe he uses the yogurt as an egg substitute???) __________________ diamonds/guns

06-17-2009, 08:27 AM	#7
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Great Hamburger Are you making a meatloaf? A burger should be delicious in its own rights, put toppings ON it not IN it... Maybe you should be using better ground beef: http://www.bush-brothers.com/

06-05-2011, 09:52 AM	#8
fxpose Park Drive Smokehouse Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 337 Trading: (0)	Re: The Great Hamburger Here's a simple burger I had for lunch yesterday. I had two actually. Seasoned with S&P and grilled about 3 minutes per side. Damn good burgers, I'd say...))

06-05-2011, 10:30 AM	#11
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: The Great Hamburger Why do folk use an egg? I have heard of people doing it, but IMHO, if you have good ground beef to start with, it is not necessary. I think people play with the meat to much---breaking it off, forming it into balls and then mashing it out. This breaks it down and makes it dense.

06-05-2011, 03:17 PM	#15
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: The Great Hamburger The hamburgers (well cheeseburgers) I made yesterday were (I don't use exact measurements) Garlic powder Salt Pepper Worchestershire sauce (a fair amount) Mustard (a few drops) Used 85/15 ground round. Didn't need egg, as long as you don't cook them super well well done (dry and tasteless) they turn out great. I prefer mine medium - even medium rare. Or as I simple put it "still moo'ing" They fall apart in your mouth, just not on the burger.

06-05-2011, 04:15 PM	#17
SteveH You lookin at me ? Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Steve Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 336 Trading: (4)	Re: The Great Hamburger Interesting, I shall give it a shot. My secret burger recipe is 75% beef, 25% ground Italian sausage. 1 packet of golden onion soup, spices to taste, Worchestershire.

06-06-2011, 04:02 PM	#18
BTcigars Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 486 Trading: (1)	Re: The Great Hamburger Ok I am officially hungry! __________________ Be sure to chek out my blog.

06-06-2011, 08:57 PM	#19
76GTFan Full Blown Section 8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 503 Trading: (9)	Re: The Great Hamburger Spices? OK. Egg? Of course. Apple? We are talking about burgers aren't we? Might as well use doughnuts as the bun. LOL! __________________ That you John Wayne. Is this me?