Ingredients
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2 lbs lean ground beef
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup ketchup
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2 tablespoons butter, softened
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
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1 tablespoon liquid smoke
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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kosher salt
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fresh ground black pepper
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8 large hamburger buns
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1/2 cup melted butter
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1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- COMBINE in a large bowl, the beef, egg, onion, garlic, ketchup, 2 tbsp butter, parsley, Liquid smoke, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and black pepper. (Do not overwork the mixture, otherwise your burgers will be tough.)
- FORM into 8 equal-sized flatter patties. Separate each burger with wax paper, stack and put into the freezer to firm them up.(This helps them to cook evenly and stay together.)
- PREHEAT grill to medium-high.(Apply a little vegetable oil to the grate before you fire it up and your burgers won't stick to the grate.)
- GRILL burgers to desired doneness turning only once.
- BRUSH burger buns with the remaining ½ cup melted butter and grill cut side down until crisp and golden brown.