I don’t need to tell you that I love to cook on the grill… You already know that.
I probably don’t need to tell you that I love burgers, either. They are a summertime staple at my house, and with Memorial Day just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share my basic burger recipe with you! Sure, I enjoy creative burgers with lots of flavors and toppings, but sometimes a plain old cheeseburger is what I really want. Plus, a good burger recipe is like a blank canvas for all kinds of new creations!
Before I get to the recipe, I have a bit of an announcement…
Sam’s Club has given me the opportunity to give away a shiny new (candy apple red!!) patio grill!
So, if you don’t have a grill or need to replace a grill that has seen better days, this could be your lucky day. Here’s a bit more information about the grill…
The Sam’s Club 2010 Patio Grill is everything you need for small to medium size cookouts, while taking up a minimum of space. This year’s model has a 60% increase in BTU’s (26,000), and has a 33% larger cooking area than last year. The shelves fold down and it comes with a cover and has wheels for easy storage. It comes with a warming rack. It uses a full size LP tank, unlike some other portable grills. We have had a ton of comments on how unique and sleek the styling is.
It has been a real hit with people who have limited space, and retirees who like the size.
Here’s how you can win…
Simply leave a comment on this post telling me about your favorite thing to cook on the grill during the summer! It’s that easy… You will have until next Monday, May 24th at 10:00pm EST to enter the giveaway. The winner will be selected randomly and announced next Tuesday!
I will also be announcing ways that you can get additional entries in the giveaway throughout the week, so stay posted!
Please note – Due to the nature and size of the item being given away, only U.S. residents are eligible to win.
Sam’s Club provided me with a complimentary membership a few months ago. I was initially shocked (and somewhat amused) by the enormous sizes of some of the “economy-sized” items… For example, I am still amazed by the single can of tuna that is bigger than my head. At first I wasn’t sure that Sam’s Club would be for me… After all, I primarily cook from scratch and I really don’t use many prepared foods in my kitchen. I don’t buy giant economy sized boxes of cereal or giant cases of soda, but I have found that it’s possible to buy great ingredients at Sam’s Club! I am a big fan of the boxes of organic spring mix and spinach in the produce section (which is a great buy, at about half the price of the same stuff at my local grocery store). I have also found some good deals on baking ingredients, nuts, and spices.
Sam’s Club also has some great recipes and tips in the Let’s Eat portion of their site. I especially like the marinade recipes… Making your own marinades (instead of buying a bottled marinade)
is a great way to control the flavors and quality of ingredients (i.e. no HFCS) when you’re cooking on the grill this summer. Plus, they’re quick and easy!
Now… Let’s get to that burger recipe!
Basic Burgers
- 1 pound lean ground beef (I typically use 90/10)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Montreal Steak Seasoning (or other grill seasoning)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
Gently combine the beef, egg, seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and bread crumbs in a large mixing bowl, using your fingers. Don’t over work the meat or it may become tough. Once all of the ingredients are incorporated, divide the mixture into four equal portions, and shape into burger patties, pressing down a bit in the center to help the burgers cook evenly.
Cook to your desired temperature (I like my burgers medium-well) on the grill, a grill pan, or on a skillet. Top with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
Now that you have my basic burger recipe, don’t forget to leave a comment about your favorite grilling recipe for a chance to win the pretty red grill… And, stop back all week for more ways to win!
(Please note – The grill giveaway has ended and comments will no longer be accepted on this post.)
My Kitchen Addiction Product Review Policy and Disclosure– The patio grill being given away has been provided by Sam’s Club. I received this product (Sam’s Club Membership) at no cost from the manufacturer (or a representative PR firm) for the purpose of testing and reviewing the product. Unless specified otherwise, I do not accept monetary compensation for reviewing or writing about products. I only review products that I have personally tested and used in my kitchen/home, and all opinions expressed are my own.
What a great giveaway! I have to go with salmon or shrimp – I love both grilled.
Wow, thanks for the chance to win such a great prize! I also like burgers on the grill and if you include some brats or sausages that is my fav meal to cookout. Sam’s meat dept is great and economical for entertaining I think. You r recipe sounds tasty, uncomplicated is best with burgers for sure,
We love grilled burgers and veggies! But sadly we don’t have a grill… yet! I’d love to win this one! Thanks for the giveaway.
Awesome giveaway! I love putting tons of veggies in a grill basket and then making a huge veggie hoagie!
oh, look at your burger, i know i hv to start grilling some now!
I basically love to grill everything, it’s the unique flavor no body can resist.
meat is one thing, grilling veggi is also my favorite. my must-grill veggi is mushroom and peppers.
Your burger looks soooo good! Can’t wait to grill lots this summer. This is just about the cutest grill I’ve ever seen. Candy apple red? That’s SO my style ;)
For me the best thing to grill is HOTDOGS. MMMMM. They taste soo good when done on a grill :)
I know you love red so this is a perfect giveaway for you. And, the photo of your burger is making my mouth water. Hurry up Memorial Day weekend!!!
My grill just died this week! Love this grill! I love making grilled veggies and pizza on the grill!
My favorite thing to cook on the grill? I LOVE grilling fruit, like pineapple. And, I’ll be grilling pizzas, too. I love thinking about the grill as an outdoor oven…it really expands all the possibilities.
Yes…..we actually *do* need a new grill. The top of ours rusted over the winter and is falling off. And this one matches my KitchenAid mixer…very important.
Our favorite thing to make on the grill? Chicken.
My favorite food to grill are ribs. (baby back) Quite simply tho I boil them first and then bbq them and add bbq sauce minutes before they are done.
I love to have grilled veggies in the summer.
Timing could not be better, Jen! We’ve been grill-less for almost 2 years, and I miss it dearly! I especially love to grill veggies (corn on the cob… Yum!) and I just can’t do a steak properly under the broiler!
Great giveaway. I favorite thing to grill is pork tenderloin. It’s relative inexpensive and cooks up quick and delicious. http://www.barbarabakes.com/2009/06/spicy-grilled-pork-tenderloin.html
what an awesome giveaway! good luck everyone! i love grilling marinated veggies on a skewer!
Hey Jen! Awesome give away, it couldn’t be a better time to start grilling! I love to cook marinated skirt steak fajitas with lots of tons of grilled veggies and homemade tortillas. My roommates and I have a small patio outside of our apartment but our grill broke over the winter, want to get one before memorial day weekend to have a summer kickoff party. Love the blog, keep up the great recipes!
I love to grill burgers and portobellas! Thanks for this giveaway. :)
My favorite thing to grill are brussel sprouts! They taste soo good on the grill.
My favorite things for a summertime grill out are steak and grilled corn on the cob! YUM. Thanks for your burger recipe! I would love to win the grill!
I *love* food that is grilled. Hard to pick only 1 favorite, but I’m going to go with steak – medium rare! The best thing about grilling is that my husband usually does the grilling, and that gives me a bit of a break. Our grill has seen better days, so this would be great to win. Thanks!
My favorite grill application is a slow smoked pork shoulder.
What don’t we love to grill ; )I’d have to say RIBS!
We love grilling out. My favorite is pizza on the grill!
We love hamburgers and chicken on the grill! Thanks for the giveaway!
My favorite thing on the grill are clams, fresh “caught” from the bay. Throw them on until they open up, and eat! Couldn’t be easier. :)
I’ve actually never had a grill, but I’m hoping to get one eventually. I’d love to try making pizza and flatbread on the grill!
I love to cook veggies on the grill!
Yummy looking burgers :) especially with the cheese ooh.
I love grilled eggplant with Sriracha and soy sauce.
Thanks for the giveaway!!
We love grilled pizzas and grilled corn and of course burgers and grilled teriyaki chicken burgers… I could go on and on!!!! It would be awesome to get a grill so we wouldn’t have to use the one by our community pool and would make a one-of-a-kind father’s day gift for my husband!! :)
Love your burger! It looks so tasty. I love to grill so many things, but I think my favorite is veggies….I love how grilling brings out the flavor of red onion, peppers, zucchini, asparagus, etc.
I just found a sample packet of the Montreal Steak Seasoning this morning! I will have to make these burgers. Our favorite thing to grill is burgers and steak.
WOW! This is a toughy!…So many wonderful things to choose from!…My favorite thing to grill is oysters lightly dusted wirh rice flour and truffle salt, but a close second is salmon on a wood plank…and then of course…
I love to grill most any food during the summer, but I especially love grilled vegetables for example squash with red and yellow peppers. But I will take your hamburger any day!
Ooh, yeah! A burger recipe just in time for our first guests of the summer! I’ve been poking around looking for a yummy and simple burger recipe!
The grill giveaway is most excellant as well…especially since we’re currently on parental grill welfare :) It’s hard to narrow down our favs…hrm…gonna have to say pizza and steak (yum!) Ooh, and can’t forget roaster chicken! Oh,and I’ve heard good thing about stuffed jalepinos on the grill…they’re currently on my “to try” list. Yummy!
I love grilling chicken – and veggies. Last summer the children and I started grilling breakfast on the grill.
We’ve just gone through a divorce and separated and are looking for a new grill! We lost ours!
What a great giveaway! I loved grilled pineapple spears. To die for!
Steaks
oh that red grill is the cutest I’ve ever seen! I love grilled vegetables, artichokes would have to be at the top of the list. I made them last week :) Nothing beats a good burger and yours looks delicious.
Good old fashion burgers
We love to grill in the summer! My favorite is marinaded chicken. They just don’t taste the same any other way but on the grill.
Love the giveaway…I love anything in the seafood category grilled on the shrimp…particularly salmon and shrimp
oh and I love grilled corn on the cob
Last summer my boyfriend and I rented a house that had a grill, and did we grill! Our favorite thing became salmon. We marinated it and then served it with a dill/sour cream dressing. It was wonderful! A grill for our new place would bring back those wonderful memories of last summer.
Awesome giveaway! I think this would make an awesome tailgate grill for us. My favorite thing to grill — burgers – there are just so many options!
I grill all year but of course love summer the best because grilling in boots and mittens can be tough…but my favorite thing to grill? How do I choose? I love a marinated flank steak by itself or for fajitas but last year went nuts with ribs. Then there is that grilled corn salsa and can’t forget grilled peaches and pound cake for Peach Melba; like I said, too hard to choose!
My favorite is mixed vegetables, with EVOO, garlic, and rosemary. Hubby, a Sheboygan, WI native, goes for BRATS. Always.
i think that the basic burger is the best on the grill! if you add in some corn on the cob and huge potatoes to slather in butter, your grill turns into the focal point of your entire party!
Beef roast comes out fabulous on our grill! I also like to grill aspargus.
I especially like a potato, broccoli and cheese dish that I prepare in a foil packet on the grill. It goes great with BBQ chicken, salmon or almost anything.
I don’t have a grill, so I don’t get to eat grilled food very often, but for me, grilling is the best way to cook a steak or burgers. I’m also looking forward to trying out various other recipes!