When I was younger, my cousin K and I were obsessed with Eddie Murphy's Raw. I cannot tell you why our parents thought it was even remotely appropriate that we watch that show, but I have to admit something. It was HYSTERICAL. And if there is one scene that I remember every time my husband turns on the grill, it's the McDonald's scene (a wee bit of explicit language here = don't watch this with the kiddos over your shoulder).
My husband is the king of the "meatball burger." He is a kind, loving, hard-working, and remarkably bright man. He is a wonderful father. He is an incredible husband. But every single time he tries to grill a burger he ends up creating with the oddest meatball looking burger I have even seen.
As a result I have been on the search for a really good burger recipe. However, it has to be healthy. If I have to put a pat of butter in the center to make it moist, it's not for me. Mr. Oliver, again, you do not disappoint. This recipe is very moist, holds its shape, and tastes amazing.
You need:
1/2 c. panko bread crumbs (or 12 smashed up Ritz crackers)
8 sprigs of Italian parsley, chopped
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 lb. ground beef
1 large egg
salt and pepper
olive oil
Mix bread crumbs, parsley, mustard, egg, beef, and salt and pepper. Divide into 4 or 6 (depending upon your preferred size)* and mold into rounds that are about 3/4 in. thick. Drizzle with olive oil and refrigerate for an hour.
Grill, top with your favs, and enjoy!
* I divide into six, but make only four burgers. Then, I take the other two chunks and make a bunch of little meatball burgers (sorry, Eddie!) and freeze them. Another great way to serve burgers to kids? Grill them as meatballs and then skewer with tomato, bread chunks, cheese, and pickles. Burger kabobs!
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