The Perfect Basic Burger

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, salt and pepper. Place ground beef and bread crumbs into the mixture. With hands or a fork, mix until well blended. Form into 4 patties approximately 3/4 inch thick.
  3. Place patties on the prepared grill. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

328 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12g 24% DV
Total Fat 8.7g 11% DV
Carbs 54.7g 20% DV
Fiber 7.5g 27% DV
Sugar 1.7g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9964.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 585.8mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 82.3mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 23.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 224mg 17% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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