Nitrate & Nitrite Free Garlic Herb Beef Burgers with Lemon
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4 servings
For the patties
- 1 Ā½ lb ground beef (80/20)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Ā½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
For cooking
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable oil)
For serving
- 4 burger buns, split
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 4 leaves butter lettuce (optional)
- 4 slices tomato (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, lemon zest, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands just until the ingredients are evenly distributed ā do not overwork the meat.
- 2
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions (about 6 oz each) and shape each into a patty roughly 3/4 inch thick. Press a shallow dimple into the center of each patty with your thumb to help them cook flat.
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