Martha Stewart best hamburgers modified

 Best Beef Burger

I've modified this recipe slightly. I use only one pound of ground beef so I use half the ingredients of the original recipe.

I've been making burgers like this for years. They just don't taste right unless I make them this way.  

By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on May 16, 2017

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 pounds ground chuck

• 1½ teaspoons yellow mustard

• 1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

• Coarse salt and pepper or Lawry's seasoned salt 

• 4 hamburger buns

Directions

1. Heat grill to high. In a medium bowl, use a fork to gently combine beef, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce; season with salt and pepper. Gently form mixture into four 1-inch-thick patties.

2. Place patties on hottest part of grill; sear until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Move patties to cooler part of grill; continue grilling until desired doneness, 4 to 8 minutes per side.

3. Split the hamburger buns and toast on the grill if you like; place a burger on each bun and serve with the desired accompaniments.

Variations

Suggested accompaniments: cheese slices, sliced beefsteak tomatoes, red and white onions(raw or grilled), ketchup, mustard, pickles, mayonnaise, Boston lettuce leaves