Week 37: Recipe #2--Best Burger Ever (with Secret Sauce)

"Best Burger Ever" is the name of this recipe on a site called Little Miss Momma (see link below).  I don't know if it in fact is the best burger ever, as I've never tried them all, but I will tell you it was pretty darn good.  My 4 year old ate her entire burger (granted it was a half-burger, but still...she generally eats very little).  It was also extremely easy to throw together.  I followed the directions exactly, and it yielded about 6 burgers.  I served these burgers with corn on the cob and fresh fruit.  Yum!

Photo from www.littlemissmomma.com

You'll Need:

• 2 lbs. ground beef 85/15
• sesame seed buns
• 1/2 c. grated monterey jack cheese
• 1/4 c. BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's is recommended; had some on hand so that's what I used)
• seasoned salt to taste
• cracked black pepper to taste
• onion powder to taste
• 3/4 c. mayo
• 1/4 c. ketchup
• 1/4 c. relish
• 2 Tblsp. worcestershire sauce
• seasoned salt

Preparation:

1. Combine the ground beef, grated cheese, bbq sauce, and seasonings.  Shape patties that are about 1 inch thick.
2. Then, it is very important to push a 1/2 inch indent into the center of the patty--this is what prevents the patty from becoming a dome.  These burgers stay extra moist because the bbq sauce and cheese are mixed in with the meat.
3. Wait for the skillet to get super hot and then apply a very thin layer of butter to the pan.  Place the patties on the pan, indent side up.
4. Reduce heat to medium and allow this side of the patty to cook for about 4-6 minutes, but make sure it doesn't burn.  Then flip the burger over and cook until done.
5. For the sauce:  Combine the last 5 ingredients (mayo thru seasoned salt) and whisk until well mixed.  Taste and adjust ingredients to your liking.
6. Butter and toast the buns on a skillet.
7. Assemble the burgers and serve with your choice of burger toppings.

Recipe and link:  http://www.littlemissmomma.com/2011/10/best-burger-ever-recipe-with-secret-sauce.html