Description

A bold and juicy Flavor-Packed Chris’ Bay Area Burger made with seasoned ground beef, garlic, basil, and olive oil, grilled to perfection and served on soft buns with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

Ground beef, one pound

Garlic cloves minced

Extra virgin olive oil

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Dried basil leaves

Hamburger buns such as Nature’s Own White Hamburger Buns, Arnold Country Potato Buns, or Pepperidge Farm Hamburger Buns

Optional toppings such as lettuce, tomato, pickles, grilled onions, or Tillamook Farmstyle Fine Cut Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese

Condiments such as mustard, ketchup, mayo, or Texas Pete Original Hot Sauce, Crystal Hot Sauce, or Sriraja Panich Hot Sauce

Instructions

2. Mix the ground beef with garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried basil until just combined without overworking the mixture

3. Shape the mixture into four even patties and press a small indent in the center of each patty

4. Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan until hot and lightly oil the surface

5. Place the patties on the grill and cook on each side until browned and the internal temperature reaches at least one hundred sixty degrees Fahrenheit

6. Remove the patties and let them rest briefly so the juices redistribute

7. Lightly toast the hamburger buns until golden to add warmth and structure

8. Place a patty on each bun and add toppings such as lettuce, tomato, or pickles along with melted cheese or your preferred condiments

9. Serve immediately while the burgers are hot and flavorful

10.

Notes

Use fresh garlic for a deeper aroma and extra virgin olive oil to keep the patties moist

Eighty to eighty five percent lean beef creates the best balance of richness and tenderness

Choose buns with simple ingredients such as Pepperidge Farm, Nature’s Own, or Arnold for softness and durability

For extra heat add a little Texas Pete Original Hot Sauce Crystal Hot Sauce or Sriraja Panich Hot Sauce

Allow cooked patties to rest a few minutes before assembly to maintain moisture

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American