Article content Originally published in the 2002 edition of the cookbook , this burger is anything-but “basic.” With simple ingredients, this patty recipe is for the burger purists who prefer to let their toppings add the pizzazz. The Sun’s Basic Burger 1/4 cup (50 mL) dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup (50 mL) finely chopped onion 2 tbsp (30 mL) water 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper 1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef 4 hamburger buns, halved and toasted In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, onion, water, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.
Mix in ground beef and shape into four patties, about 3/4-inch thick. Place patties on greased barbecue grill over medium heat and cook for 10-12 minutes or until no longer pink inside, turning once. Or cook to desired doneness.
Place cooked patties on toasted buns and top with desired toppings..
