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July 26, 2007

How to Make a Great Cheeseburger

And now for something completely different... a cheeseburger recipe.

Start with good ground beef - I recommend the Greenwise brand from Publix - it's beef free of antibiotics and preservatives, from cows raised without growth hormones. In other words, it's better for you than the regular ground beef. The lower the fat content of the beef the better.

Mix the beef with your favorite brand of Worcestershire sauce, and sprinkle in some "Meat Magic" seasoning from Chef Paul Prudhomme's Magic Seasoning Blends" and also sprinkle in some McCormick's "Montreal Steak" seasoning. Yeah, I know McCormick's also makes a hamburger seasoning. Use the steak seasoning.

Form burger patties from the mix.

Grill over flame.

Place burger on bun - I recommend Sara Lee Classic White Bakery Buns.

Top with, in order:
Four or five leaves of Baby Spinach lettuce, stems removed,
Shredded Colby-Jack Cheese,
One slice of a good, fresh tomato.

Spread on underside of the top bun a mix of:
Ketchup
Mustard
Redbone Alley's Chipotle Aioli from Redbone Foods.

Consume along with your favorite beverage and some potato chips. For chips, I recommend Ruffles' Natural Sea Salted Reduced Fat Chips. The beverage choice is up to you.

I had one two for dinner the other day. Best burgers I've ever eaten.

I've heard it said that the two greatest American inventions are jazz and baseball. I'd add the cheesburger to that list. There are bad cheeseburgers, of course, just like there is bad jazz and lousy baseball. But cheeseburgers done right are sublime.


Comments

Try replacing the Colby-Jack cheese with some good Kentucky beer cheese and then tell me what you think....

Posted by: Doug at July 26, 2007 1:36 PM

Great, now I am hungry!

Posted by: therep at July 26, 2007 9:14 PM

I don't eat beef, but if you folks do and want the best hamburger in Atlanta (some Atlanta dining critics say so), try this place. One of my relatives will make their soon-to-be-famous burger or another great sandwich for you.

Years ago, I clipped a recipe for Cybill Shepherd's hamburgers. You add some herbs and I forget what all to it. I made it for my husband, and he thought it was awesome.

Bill, I'm sending your recipe down to the grill in Atlanta. If they make it, what do you want them to call it?

Posted by: Donna Locke at July 26, 2007 10:58 PM

Here is the recipe you wanted - Enjoy

Hamburgers Cybill-Style
1987 Beef Industry Council
Ingredients:
1 pound extra lean ground beef
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoons oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients.

2. Divide into 4 equal portions, form into patties.

3. Broil 7 (seven) minutes, turning once.

4. Split 4 egg twist buns, place a lettuce leaf, burger, tomato and onion slices on each bun.

Makes 4 servings.
Total calories = 388 Calories from beef = 217

Cook's Note: This is a wonderful tasting hamburger.

Posted by: Marietta Mom at December 30, 2007 2:13 PM
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