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.
Although I grill pretty much everything, stone fruit is probably my favorite :)
I’m not sure if I commented about my favorite grilling recipe, did I? I love to grill vegetables. There is nothing I love more than grilled peppers and eggplant in the summertime!
we love to grill just about anything and everything, but my personal favorite is fruit :) it adds such a great smoky flavor and intensifies the sweetness!
I love to grill just about everything…but my two year old’s favorite is my pork chops. I marinade them in a teriyaki and pineapple glaze and he loves them…one of the few things he will eat without prodding!
I Love, Love, Love to grill Pizza.
My favorite thing to grill is Peanut Butter Teriyaki Chicken skewers. The grill was my nemisis for the long time, I burned everything that I put on it and truthfully it scared the crap out of me to light the dang thing. No I’m comfortable with it and do almost all the grilling, however when it comes to weekends it’s all hubby’s job! haha
Hi Jen, my favorite thing to grill is Southwest Chicken Burgers. They have crushed tortilla chips in them.
Nothing says summertime like my favorite Thai Peanut burgers. This would be a perfect addition to my backyard at my very first adult apartment!
My favorite thing about grilling is that my husband does it :) Carne Asada and grilled veggies are my favorite.
our favorite thing to grill in the summer is swordfish in a lemon caper marinade. we also grill up marinated onions, peppers and portobellos in a mesh pan. as for hamburgers, we spice ours up with minced garlic and pickled jalapenos! delish!!
ps-that grill looks amazing!!
Corn on the cob, loved this as a kid & it’s still my favorite.
We like to grill fresh Alaska salmon!!
My favorite thing to grill have to be steaks with tortillas :). I like to also grill peppers and tomatillos to make green salsa to go with the steaks and tortillas
I love grilling salmon and veggies! Oh and corn is yummy too :)
Wow – what an incredible giveaway. First off – your burger recipe sounds spot on delicious. As for what I like to grill, wings are my favorite. I precook them then pop them on the grill and baste with my homemade BBQ sauce. For me, it’s all about getting great char on them. It’s not BBQ without char.
My favorite thing to grill during the summer is Chicken Kabobs. They are loaded with multicolored peppers, onion and pineapple and topped with a nice Hawaiian marinade that I found at the store.
My favorite thing to grill is a yummy, bacon hamburger, and hot dogs. Yes, I know hot dogs aren’t anything special but they remind me of being a kid.
Corn, veggie burgers for me and real burgers for the husband. Pizza would be wonderful!
I can smell those delicious burgers cooking now. I love to also grill veggies, especially eggplant.
I love to grill Asparagus and Eggplant!! Love your Tabouleh Recipe!!!
I LOVE grilling Italian sausage links to make hot dog-like sandwiches! They are SOOO good with some provolone cheese and spaghetti sauce!
We love to grill my grandpa’s Cajun shrimp. YUM!
my favorite thing to grill is corn on the cob — closely tied with roasted rosemary potatoes!
I love to grill corn and asparagus and cover the whole thing in blsamic vinegar. ooooh decadent!
Ohh, my husband would flip if I won that grill. My favorite summertime grill recipes are definitely vegetable kabobs and a nice flank steak :)
I like to grill corn in the cob cheese burgers and pizza
love grilling corn! =) yummy
Grilled Pineapple is where it’s at. Sweet, delicious and desert like while still being healthy.
wow, what an awesome giveaway! and the burgers look fantastic!
I love using the grill for veggies! There is nothing better than that!! Top them off with a little feta cheese and there you have either a great meal or side dish!
I LOVE to grill vegetables! Eggplant and zucchini are my favorite veggies to grill with a simple marinade of olive oil, salt, pepper and fresh herbs from my herb container garden.
I love vidalia onions on the grill with grill chicken and asparagus on the side. YUM!! I don’t do the grilln’ my husband is the grill master, but this grill in in my favorite color. We have a hand me down grill from his parents, but it gets the job done. :)
Burgers, burgers, & more burgers! Thanks for the opp to win a red hot & snazzy grill. :)
I love to cook kabobs on the grill! Chicken, veggie, shrimp, bison, portabella, etc.! I can make a kabob out of just about anything!
OMG we NEED that grill! We have a Classic Weber Charcoal grill but our apt complex doesn’t allow charcoal… we kinda have to be sneaky. We also have a tiny gas grill, but it’s on a couple inches off the ground and a huge pain. So, yeah this grill would be awesome :)
Our favorite thing to grill is hamburgers… we’re kinda pro ;-)
I love grilling marinated veggies the best! Bell peppers and onions and such.
Honestly, I love to grill anything during the summertime!! If it can be grilled, you bet I’m throwing it on there to cook. But if I have to pick a favorite, it would be chicken breasts marinated in lime, soy sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic, and oil — love the flavor!
Can’t go wrong with grilling a whole chicken sitting on top of an open beer can.
I just got the coolest pizza stone for the grill and am dying to try all kinds of fun summery pizzas like BBQ chicken with roasted peppers and avocado, but I don’t actually have a grill, so I am just in the dreaming phase =)
Love 2 grill just about anything! But I must say that spicy sweet potato rounds are a fav!
I love grilling pizzas in the summer and I’m HOT for that red grill!!!
I love to grill all sorts of meat and steaks but my very favorite is corn in the husk. I think that its flavor benefits the most from the grilling.
I just found out about your blog via twitter ~ what a fabulous spot on the web… I can’t wait to go through your archives!
On the grilling note: I have lived in NYC for the past 11 years where it is illegal to grill! Just this week we signed contracts on a country house about 90 miles out of the City… the one thing that my husband and I keep talking about is that we CAN’T wait to eat grilled food!
So the answer is — what won’t I grill? If I win this, you might find me in the backyard with sliced peaches and bread! winkwink
Grilling outdoors IS Summertime! I love corn-on-the-cob grilled in the husk. But BBQ makes a plain ol’ hotdog so delish!
Salmon. We love grilled salmon any which way.
My favorite summertime meal to cook for friends is to grill a cornucopia of foods: sausage, chicken, shrimp and lots of different veggies and then just throw it all in a big bowl and let them have at it!
Well my hubby would say burgers, but my fav thing on the grill is to make all kinds of blackened peppers, which can be turned into so many amazing things once back in the house on the cutting board!
I love corn on the grill. Yum. Our grill is falling apart, I would LOVE to win this! Thanks.
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Steaks and burgers. If I had to pick one though, it would be steaks! Thanks.