Classic Burger

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Create better burgers the next time you grill with any of these tasty recipes. Below you'll find these variations to the classic burger: Roquefort or blue cheese burgers, Brie burgers, surprise burgers, and turkey burgers.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: About 15 minutes

You Will Need
1 pound ground beef chuck
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

What to Do
1. Preheat the grill or broiler. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until well blended. Form into four 6-inch patties, about 1-inch thick.

2. Grill patties over moderately hot coals or broil 4 inches from the heat until well done -- 6 to 7 minutes on each side.

Serves: 4

Per serving: Calories 227; total fat 14 g; saturated fat 5 g; protein 22 g; carbohydrate 2 g; fiber 0 g; sodium 755 mg; cholesterol 78 mg

Variations:

Roquefort or Blue Cheese Burgers
Prepare as directed above, using 1 1/2 pounds ground beef. Divide into eighths and shape into thin patties. In the center of each of 4 patties, place 1 tablespoon crumbled Roquefort or blue cheese. Top with remaining patties, pinch edges to seal completely, and grill as directed. Makes 4 servings.

Brie Burgers
Prepare Roquefort or Blue Cheese Burgers as directed above, but sandwich each pair of thin patties together with 1 (1" x 1" x 1/4"-thick) slice chilled ripe Brie instead of crumbled Roquefort. Makes 4 servings.

Surprise Burgers
Prepare Roquefort or Blue Cheese Burgers as directed above, but sandwich each pair of thin patties together with 1 tablespoon sauteed diced onion and 1 scant teaspoon each sweet pickle relish and Dijon mustard instead of crumbled Roquefort. Makes 4 servings.

Turkey Burger
Prepare Classic Burger, substituting 1 pound ground turkey for ground beef. Omit ketchup and mustard and add 1/4 cup each finely chopped yellow onion and parsley and 1 minced clove garlic along with salt and pepper. Grill 6 to 7 minutes on each side or until well done. Makes 4 servings.

Turkey Burger Variations
To the turkey mix, add one of the following: 2 tablespoons chili sauce or barbecue sauce. Or 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard and 1/2 teaspoon each dried thyme and grated lemon zest. Or 2 tablespoons Chinese plum sauce and 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger. Also substitute 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions for yellow onion.

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