Pan-Seared Burgers

Name: Pan-Seared Burgers
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons cold water or 2 tablespoons beef broth; 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs; 1/2 onion, grated; 1 garlic clove, grated; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard or 2 teaspoons prepared mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 lb lean ground beef; canola oil

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 large egg
2 tablespoons cold water or 2 tablespoons beef broth
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/2 onion, grated
1 garlic clove, grated
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard or 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 lb lean ground beef
canola oil

Directions

1

Break egg into a large bowl; whisk with water until smooth. Add breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Mix well to blend flavours.
2

Crumble beef over egg mixture, with a wooden spoon, mix beef and egg mixture just until combined.
3

Shape into four to six patties, each about 3/4 inch thick.
4

Set a skillet that will hold burgers comfortably in one layer over medium-high heat. Brush bottom of skillet with oil. Heat until oil is just shimmering. Arrange burgers in skillet. Fry until brown and crisp on bottom, about six minutes per side.
5

Remove burgers to a plate topped with towelling and pat off any visible fat.