Burgers

Mom regularly made burgers. They are easy to make and popular among us kids. The recipe itself is basic, with just a few ingredients. I think the Worcestershire sauce adds a great flavor. But feel free to leave it out, or substitute with another sauce. The ground beef is classic, but ground turkey could be good too. Other seasonings could easily be added, based on preference. In other words, there is no one way to make burgers, and many options could lead to great results. The recipe below makes four good sized burgers. The nice thing about making your own burgers is that it is easy to adjust the size of the burgers to make mini-burgers, jumbo burgers, or any size. Because the burgers will become smaller with cooking, make the burgers slightly bigger than the buns you plan to use.

Any type of burger bun can be used, but look for something that it a bit sturdy to keep it all together. I am partial to pretzel bread buns and English muffins. Any topping can be used, put on whatever floats your boat. I like cheese and carmelized onions.

Burgers 

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1-2 tablespoons minced onion
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• salt and pepper to taste
• Buns
• Toppings

In a bowl, blend together all the ingredients. Form into four round patties. Place on a baking sheet covered with foil. Place on a high rack under the oven broiler for 8 to 10 minutes per side. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!