The Perfect Burger

There are so many possibilities and endless twists on this particular topic. Whole restaurants dedicate themselves to the very idea of the perfect hamburger. This does however mean something totally different to everyone. Determining the tastes of your dinner guests and family is key to making the burger a success. Also providing a wide option of toppings helps.

Sometimes I think of the burger as a light healthy meal. When that is the case I will often go for just a slice of Swiss melted on a burger made with say 93% fat content and then slather a bit of guacamole on top. Guacamole is so easy to make at home, it does not have to be complicated. Simply smash up an avocado, add a touch of olive oil and lime juice, salt and pepper and you are good to go! Serve with a side salad of some kind and presto, light and healthy burger.

My favorite however is not light and healthy, but loaded with all sorts of deliciousness. I like to also stuff my burgers. That is right stuff them. For example use a good 85/15% fat content ground beef, or even....dare I say 80/20. Make two 1/4# patties and then sandwich in between what you might want. For me....well some sort of pork. Whether that be bacon or some grilled ham, who cares it is oh so delicious. After adding your stuffing in between the patties just pinch them together. Then after grilling, I often use a grill pan on the stove that can finish in the oven, there you melt the cheese, maybe cheddar here, top with a fried egg and mayonnaise. Unbelievable. Serve only with crispy fries, or baked beans!

The point is to get creative. I highly recommend a trip to a Red Robin Restaurant if there is one in your local area. They not only have great burgers but the array of options gets the home cooks creative juices flowing. I find the burger makes everyone happy and can be rotated into the menu every 2-3 weeks. Keep it fresh though and mix up the flavors and sides. Again creativity here is the key, Don't get stuck in a burger rut!

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