Burger for One

Burger for One

These burgers are juicy, flavorful, and so quick and easy you could make these any night you want! I got so excited to start cooking that I forgot to take pictures of the first couple steps! This is another one borrowed from the amazing America's Test Kitchen Quick Family Cookbook. Adjust as you'd like to make more burgers!

The recipe:

1/4 lb ground beef

1/2 tbsp whole milk (Vitamin D milk in the store for some reason)

1/4 slice white sandwich bread (I use an extra burger bun so I don't have to buy a whole extra loaf of bread)

1/4 tsp steak sauce

1/8 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper 

1/2 tbsp vegetable oil

Hamburger bun 

Slice of cheese (I like white American from the deli at the grocery store)

Toppings of your choice

(optional)

1/8 tsp red pepper flakes if you like a little spice

Mash milk and sandwich bread with a fork until it forms a paste. Mix in ground beef, steak sauce, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes using your hands. Toss the meat between your hands to form a loose ball and then pat down lightly to form a 1/2-inch thick patty.

Heat oil in small non-stick skillet over medium heat until just smoking. Lay burger in skillet and cook

until browned on first side, about 4 minutes.

Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Turn off heat but leave burger and skillet on warm burner. Top burger with cheese and continue cooking until cheese is slightly melted. Put burger on bun and top with your favorite toppings - I chose ketchup, ranch, and tomato! OR try topping it with my delicious Spinach Artichoke Dip!

With a side order of Mac & Cheese for One please!

Enjoy!