Best Gourmet Hamburgers

 Makes 4 

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef (80-90% lean)

   For Vegan burgers, substitute Gardein ground beef 

   or Beyond Meat ground beef

1 TBS water

2 TBS barbeque sauce

½ tsp salt or steak seasoning 

¼ tsp pepper

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 egg, or equivalent egg substitute

¼ cup dry breadcrumbs

Mix the egg, water, mustard, barbeque sauce, salt, pepper together in a bowl with a whisk or fork till smooth.  Add the breadcrumbs and whisk.  Then add the ground meat and mix gently with a wooden spoon till it holds together.

Make 3 - 4 patties per pound of meat. Each one is about 4-5 oz.  Make a ball and then press flat to about ¾ “ thickness.  Handle gently.

Barbeque on med-high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side.  Turn once and do not move them once they touch the grill till you’re ready to flip them. (Otherwise they’ll stick).  Do not press them while they are cooking.  (They’ll dry out).

Top with sliced cheddar cheese or vegan cheese.  Lightly toast the buns. 

You can add salt & pepper before serving.

Serve with your favorite condiments.