Gourmet Burgers

Gourmet Burgers
(with fries)

  Gourmet Burgers can be made from your own kitchen and look like they came from a restaurant. I believe it was  Chef Anne Burrell that said "You don't have to be a restaurant chef to cook like one". She is a great inspiration and her show is Secrets of a Restaurant Chef . I so truly believe this too. You can make your favorite meal like hamburgers and the way you present it can totally make that difference. Presentation is key. People eat with their eyes as well.
 Today I have a dish for you, Gourmet Burgers! Well at least it looks like one (to me ..laughing). This burger has the right amount of garlic and seasonings for that perfect combination of bold flavors. A toasted bun with fresh lettuce, tomatoes and red onions, a dollop of mayo and cheddar cheese only add to the greatness of this burger which makes it gourmet. This recipe is easy and fast. You can serve this with french fries, potato salad, macaroni salad and or coleslaw just to name a few side dishes. Don't forget milkshakes go great with burgers too! Just experiment and enjoy.

Gourmet Burgers


Ingredients:


1 lb ground beef(I use 80/20)
1 egg
1/2 cup Italian style bread crumbs
1/2 tsp garlic salt with parsley
1 tsp onion salt
1 tbsp dried minced garlic
1/2 tsp black pepper

Optional
Condiments:
Fresh romaine lettuce ( or your choice)
Sliced tomatoes
sliced red onions
sliced cheddar cheese
mayo (or your favorite dressing)


In a large bowl combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs and seasonings until well mixed.
Shape beef mixer into 6 burger patties (or less depending on how thick you like your burgers).
In a large skillet(counter top grill or barbecue) cook burgers to your liking. When done remove from skillet and set aside (place your cheese on them at this time to melt if you like). In the same skillet or a clean skillet on low heat toast the buns or rolls on both sides. I used the same skillet so they toasted in a little oil that was left in the pan from the burgers.
I plate this on individual dishes assembled and then serve. You can put the gourmet burgers on the bun together and place them all on a platter. Then have all the condiments set out for your family and or guest to make their own the way they like. When we have company that is how I usually serve the party, buffet style.

Remember, have fun and make it yours.

Gourmet Burgers

And that's the "DISH" for today!