Don’t go into the historical details of the German origins of “Hamburg steak” or the reasons for the huge American popularity of “cutlets in a bun.” This hamburger recipe is just to make and enjoy great sandwiches. The main thing here, of course, is the hamburger cutlets, the recipe for which assumes the use of only good ground beef so that the fried cutlet is tasty and appetizing. The basic hamburger recipe leaves room for imagination and complements this dish with any ingredients of your taste and desire.

Summary

Ingredients

• Minced beef – 900 g
• Dijon mustard – 1 tbsp
• Worcestersky sauce – 1 tbsp
• Coarse salt
• Ground black pepper
• Hamburger buns – 4 pcs.

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Instructions

1. Preheat grill to high heat.
2. In a bowl, combine minced beef, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
3. Season generously with coarse salt and ground black pepper.
4. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty 2.5 cm thick.
5. Grill the patties on the hottest part of the grill for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
6. Move the patties to the cooler side of the grill and cook for 4–8 minutes per side until an internal temperature of 71°C (160°F) is reached.
7. Split the hamburger buns and lightly toast them on the grill for 1–2 minutes, if desired.
8. Place each cooked patty on a toasted bun and serve.

Bon Appetit!