Cuisinart GEW 509 IB-3A3, IB-5280A manual Best Hamburgers, Variations

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The Best Hamburgers

Griddler™ Position: Closed

Selector: Grill/Panini

Plates: Grill

Makes 4 servings

11⁄2 pounds freshly ground beef round or chuck (15% lean)

1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt

1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preheat Griddler™ on High.

Working the ground chuck as little as possible, shape into four 6-ounce burger patties, about 4 inches in diameter. (The best way to do this is to use a 4-inch round cookie cutter). Place 6 ounces of meat in the cookie cutter and gently press to fill the cookie cutter evenly. It is important that all the burgers be of the same height for optimal grilling results.)

When Griddler™ has preheated place the burgers on the bottom grill plate, evenly spaced. Close the Griddler™ and grill for 4 to 6 minutes (until the internal temperature reaches from 140°F to 165°F) depending on personal preference.

Remove burgers and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve hot with your favorite condiments.

Nutritional information per serving (1⁄4 cup):

Calories 254 (181% from fat) • carb 1g • pro. 30g • fat 20g • sat. fat 8g •

chol. 87mg • sod. 324mg • calc. 7mg • fiber 0g

Variations:

Burgers may be seasoned for variety before they are grilled. Gently stir suggested seasonings or your own favorites into the meat, working the meat as little as possible for best texture.

1-2 cloves finely minced garlic

2-3 finely chopped green onions

1teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce

1-2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1tablespoon minced capers

1-2 tablespoons minced imported olives

1-2 tablespoons barbecue sauce hot sauce to taste

minced jalapeno pepper to taste

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