The hamburger, it’s an all American staple from road trip stops for fast food to the backyard barbeque, Americans cannot get enough burgers.
Well with beef prices soaring that once cheap ground chuck just doesn’t go as far as it used to. No fear, I have a plan to make that meat stretch.
Tip: buy bulk meat, 2 lbs or more, often these “family size” packages are cheaper per pound. When you get home divide meat into ½ lb portions, wrap in freezer paper and freeze. Thaw when ready to use.
Now this is how I make enough burgers for four people using ½ a pound of ground beef.
Chop a medium sweet onion, throw in a bowl with ground beef, add salt black pepper, Italian seasoning, Parmesan/Romano cheese (small handful), 1-2 eggs for moisture and binding, Worcestershire sauce, a dollop of sour cream and some crushed garlic and half a chopped bell pepper, also throw in a large handful of bread crumbs. Mix together with hands and form into patties. Cook.
Presto. ½ a pound of beef feeding four people each a juicy burger. Serve with buns and your favorite toppings.
Enjoy!
