JAMES BEARD'S FAVORITE HAMBURGER

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Categories     main-dish

Yield about 4 hamburgers

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds chopped beef chuck or round
1 onion
1 tablespoon heavy cream
Freshly ground black pepper
Unsalted butter
Vegetable oil, as needed
Kosher salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Spread the meat out on a board and grate 2 to 3 tablespoons of onion into it¿use a fairly fine grater so you get just the juice and very finely grated raw onion. Now mix in about a tablespoon of heavy cream and some freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Form into patties¿a 6- to 8-ounce patty for an average serving.
  • Using a black iron skillet or your best copper one or your pet aluminum frying pan, Teflon-coated or not (with a Teflon coating you won't need much fat, just a little bit for flavor), and cook the hamburgers in the butter and oil over fairly high heat, giving it 4 to 5 minutes a side, depending on how well done you like it. Salt this creamy, oniony, peppery hamburger before serving it on a buttered bun or English muffin, or as a main course with sliced tomatoes and onions or some home-fried potatoes.

Golu Chaudhary
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Just wanted to say that this is my new favorite burger recipe. I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The burgers are always juicy and flavorful, and the toppings are always fresh and delicious. Thanks for sharing this amaz


Rana Zaheer
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This burger is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The patties were cooked perfectly and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. I especially liked the tangy pickles and the melted cheese. Will definitely be making this ag


Aimufua Faith
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I'm not a huge fan of burgers, but I have to say that this one is pretty darn good. The patty is juicy and flavorful, the cheese is melted and gooey, and the toppings are fresh and delicious. I especially liked the horseradish mayo - it added a nice


Mohdazeem Khan
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This burger is amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The patties were juicy and flavorful, the cheese was melted and gooey, and the toppings were fresh and delicious. I especially loved the caramelized onions - they adde


Joseph Dick
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I'm a bit of a burger snob, but I have to say that this recipe is one of the best I've ever tried. The burgers are cooked perfectly, the toppings are fresh and flavorful, and the bun is soft and fluffy. I especially liked the addition of the arugula


Frederick Acker
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This burger is everything I've ever wanted in a burger and more. The patties are juicy and flavorful, the cheese is melted and gooey, and the toppings are fresh and delicious. I especially love the horseradish mayo - it adds a nice kick of flavor. I'


horniazi goods786
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Tried this recipe last weekend and it was a huge success! I made a few modifications, like using a blend of ground chuck and brisket, and adding some chopped bacon to the patties. The burgers were incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the caramelized o


Sattiwaqar123 Sattiwaqar123
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Just wanted to say that this is my new favorite burger recipe. I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The burgers are always juicy and flavorful, and the toppings are always fresh and delicious. Thanks for sharing this amaz


Shani Bronkhorst
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This burger is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The patties were cooked perfectly and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. I especially liked the tangy pickles and the melted cheese. Will definitely be making this ag


Getrude Hanguzu
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I'm not a huge fan of burgers, but I have to say that this one is pretty darn good. The patty is juicy and flavorful, the cheese is melted and gooey, and the toppings are fresh and delicious. I especially liked the horseradish mayo - it added a nice


gamer girl563
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This burger is amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The patties were juicy and flavorful, the cheese was melted and gooey, and the toppings were fresh and delicious. I especially loved the caramelized onions - they adde


Haji Tamaz
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I'm a bit of a burger snob, but I have to say that this recipe is one of the best I've ever tried. The burgers are cooked perfectly, the toppings are fresh and flavorful, and the bun is soft and fluffy. I especially liked the addition of the arugula


Zion Paul
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This burger is everything I've ever wanted in a burger and more. The patties are juicy and flavorful, the cheese is melted and gooey, and the toppings are fresh and delicious. I especially love the horseradish mayo - it adds a nice kick of flavor. I'


Ariyen Yeamin
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I tried this recipe last weekend and it was a huge success! I made a few modifications, like using a blend of ground chuck and brisket, and adding some chopped bacon to the patties. The burgers were incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the caramelized


Uttam Tamang
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Just wanted to say that this is my new favorite burger recipe. I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The burgers are always juicy and flavorful, and the toppings are always fresh and delicious. Thanks for sharing this amaz


Ira Roberts jr
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Made these burgers for my family last night and they were a hit! The patties were cooked perfectly and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. I especially liked the tangy pickles and the melted cheese. Will definitely be making these again soon.


Okafor Solomon
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This is an all-American classic done right! I used a blend of chuck and sirloin, and the burgers came out so juicy and flavorful. The secret is definitely in the caramelized onions - they add such a rich, deep flavor. Will definitely be making these