Everybody should have a friend like Jim. He can swim a mile, bike thirty, and still have the energy to cook up a batch of his legendary hamburgers for his friends. Jim learned to cook from his mom and loves nothing more than to see everyone’s delighted faces as they bite into something delicious he’s prepared. Especially satisfying after a hard day of body-boarding and surfing are his hamburgers which are seasoned with fresh rosemary from the garden and A.1. sauce.
A Tip for Grilling Burgers Indoors
At the time of this writing, I did not have a grill. So, to simulate the high-heat grilling environment, I bought a heavy-duty, cast iron grill pan from Williams-Sonoma for the task. They also sell Calphalon pans (for about five times the price). But the Calphalon simply cannot hold the high heat that cast iron can to match the heat of a real grill. Eventually, the high heat will warp the Calphalon pan. The brand I picked up was Lodge for less than $25. They also carry Le Creuset for somewhat more.
More Mouthwatering Burger Recipes
Blue Cheese Burgers Chipotle Burger Grilled Beef and Mushroom Burger Stovetop Double Stack Cheeseburgers Grilled Turkey Burger with Coleslaw
1 pound ground beef, an 80/20 mix of ground chuck or sirloin is best 2 heaping tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves 2 tablespoons A.1. sauce Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, about a half a teaspoon each
For Serving:
4 hamburger buns Lettuce Sliced tomatoes Sliced onions Sliced avocado Mayonnaise Ketchup Mustard
If the meat is low-fat, you may want to add some olive oil to the mixture. Or after the patties are formed, rub some oil over them before cooking. Grill on one side until you can see the juice begin to run at the surface. Flip over and grill on the other side, again until you can see some juice coming through.
