Who invented the Hamburger? May 25

There is something to be said for that first BBQ Burger of the season. Nothing tastes quite like it. It’s almost a celebration in itself. Memorial Day, the start of another BBQ season and a whole new life to be lived outdoors. I always wondered why that first Burger just tasted so much better than any subsequent burgers. I might never find the answer to that question, just as I have not found a definite answer to; “who invented the Hamburger?” Frank and Charles Menches or Louis Lassen?

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THE MENU

Cheeseburgers, Baked Potatoes, Corn

Serves 4

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SHOPPING LIST

The shopping list is organized according to the grocery store aisles. I hope this makes shopping for dinner much easier.

Meat Department

1. 2 lbs. ground beef or turkey

Produce Department

1. 2 yellow onions
2. 1 red onion
3. 2 tomatoes
4. 1 avocado
5. lettuce
6. 4 Russet potatoes
7. 4 ears of corn
8. 1 head of garlic

Dairy Aisle

1. 1 cup milk
2. 2 Eggs
3. 1 tub low-fat sour cream
4. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
5. 1 tub butter
6. 8 slices of Provolone cheese or any kind of cheese you like

Canned Goods Aisle

1. 1 jar pickles

Bread Aisle

1. 2 slices of toast bread (white or wheat)
2. 8 burger buns

Herb, Seasoning, and Condiment Aisle

1. Paprika
2. Ketchup
3. Mustard
4. Mayonnaise

Tip: As you have been cooking for a while, herbs seem to accumulate in the pantry. I have an entire cabinet dedicated to all the different herbs and seasonings I use. Before you go out and buy more of the “same stuff”, check your pantry to make sure you don’t already have it.

Pantry Staples

A list of must have items in every kitchen.

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PREPARATION

Baked Potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Wash the Russet potatoes
3. Place into the oven for 45 minutes or until done (depending on the size of the potatoes)
4. Take out and place into a bowl
5. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, and butter

Corn

1. Take the husk of the 4 corn
2. Heat a large pot of water
3. Add the corn and boil for 10 minutes
4. Drain the water
5. Add the corn onto the gas grill
6. Grill for 5 minutes until corn looks roasted
7. Transfer to a platter
8. Serve with butter

Burgers

1. Heat gas grill on high
2. Slice 2 tomatoes and place onto a large platter
3. Peel and slice 1 red onion and place onto platter
4. Peel and slice 1 avocado and place onto platter
5. Wash lettuce and place leaves onto platter
6. Cover the platter and transfer to the refrigerator to keep cool until needed
7. Place 2 lbs. of ground beef or turkey into a large bowl
8. Dice 1 yellow onion
9. Add to the ground beef/turkey
10. Finely chop 2 garlic cloves
11. Add to the ground beef/turkey
12. Place 2 slices of toast bread in a shallow plate, add ¼ cup of milk. The bread needs to be soaked. Add more milk if needed.
13. Smash the bread slices and add to the ground beef
14. Add 1 teaspoon salt
15. Add 1 teaspoon paprika
16. Add ¼ teaspoon pepper
17. Add 2 eggs
18. Mix all the ingredients with the ground beef/turkey until well incorporated
19. Divide ground beef into 8 equal parts and form into a patty
20. Brush with olive oil
21. Place onto the grill
22. Grill each side for about 5 minutes on each side or until desired temperature is reached
23. Place 1 slice of cheese on each patty until melted
24. Place the patties onto burger bun
25. Serve with ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, pickles, tomatoes, avocado, red onion rings and lettuce

Enjoy!

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