Cuisinart IB-5280A - Manual (Page 5)

The Best Hamburgers
Griddler ™ Position: Closed
Selector: Grill/Panini
Plates: Grill
Makes 4 servings
1 1 ⁄
2
pounds freshly ground beef round or chuck (15% lean)
1 ⁄
4
teaspoon kosher salt
1 ⁄
4
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preheat Griddler ™ on High.
Working the ground chuck as little as possible, shape into four 6-ounce burger
patties, about 4 inches in diameter. (The best way to do this is to use a 4-inch
round cookie cutter). Place 6 ounces of meat in the cookie cutter and gently
press to fill the cookie cutter evenly. It is important that all the burgers be of the
same height for optimal grilling results.)
When Griddler ™ has preheated place the burgers on the bottom grill plate,
evenly spaced. Close the Griddler ™ and grill for 4 to 6 minutes (until the internal
temperature reaches from 140°F to 165°F) depending on personal preference.
Remove burgers and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve hot with your
favorite condiments.
Nutritional information per serving ( 1 ⁄
4
cup):
Calories 254 (181% from fat) • carb 1g • pro. 30g • fat 20g • sat. fat 8g •
chol. 87mg • sod. 324mg • calc. 7mg • fiber 0g
Variations:
Burgers may be seasoned for variety before they are grilled. Gently stir
suggested seasonings or your own favorites into the meat, working the meat
as little as possible for best texture.
1-2 cloves finely minced garlic
2-3 finely chopped green onions
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1-2 tablespoons soy sauce
1-2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon minced capers
1-2 tablespoons minced imported olives
1-2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
hot sauce to taste
minced jalapeno pepper to taste
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