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Real Hamburgers
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Finally found the secret!!
07/06/2008 at 03:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
WOW!! I made these burgers for a fourth of July cookout for 14! I was concerned about serving that many not having tested first, but I will use the basis of this recipe from now on! I was concerned about many saying that the meat fell apart on the grill, so I used 5 lbs. of beef for 14 nice burgers, and used the rest of the ingredients as called for. There really was a lot of bubbling and flaming going on because of the grease from the butter pats, so next time I will just put a "sliver" of butter into each patty. The flavor and texture were absolutely fantastic!! In the past, my burgers were always a little dry and not very flavorful, so this is going to be my recipe from now on!! Yum!!
The best hamburgers ever!
07/05/2008 at 02:11pm
User: Tamara from Loveland, CO User Rating:
I used buffalo burger in addition to the sirloin and they were excellent!
Fantastic Burgers
06/18/2008 at 02:34pm
User: Meredith from Evansville, IN User Rating:
I just used the ground beef and added a little worcestershire sauce and it was so fantastic! And so easy! Toasting the buns (buttered) in a 400 degree oven for a few minutes is a nice addition.
Excellent
05/29/2008 at 04:31am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent recipe. Very tasty. I just love your show and your recipes. I'm a huge fan!
So simple!
05/27/2008 at 12:13am
User: Dina from Livermore, CA User Rating:
These are the best hamburgers I've ever made. I used to fuss around with all sorts of additions, but keeping it simple is really the key. Make sure you get meat that has some fat in it, if you get it too lean, these won't taste as good.
Out of this world
04/15/2008 at 11:49am
User: Nicole from Franklin, MA User Rating:
I came across this recipe in Martha Stewart Living Magazine featuring Ina Garten. I made these for a ccokout and the crowd went wild. They were the best burgers I ever had.
bob
03/17/2008 at 05:25pm
User: dvdht from gfvgfvbv, VT User Rating:
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Very Good!
02/10/2008 at 10:31am
User: Angie from Springfield, MO User Rating:
My husband is always in charge of the grill and burgers, but I told him I wanted to try Ina's recipe. I made these burgers last night on a grill pan on the stove and they were great! Very moist and flavorful. My husband told me that I am now in charge of burgers.
one of the best burgers
12/28/2007 at 10:26pm
User: tonya from burns, TN User Rating:
I tried this recipe a few weeks ago, with friends over, everyone wanted to know the recipe. they were GREAT !
Lots of Flavor
11/25/2007 at 08:07am
User: alexia from Newark, DE User Rating:
VERY moist burger with good burger flavor. I had to double the recipe the second time I made it as they flew off the grill the first time I made them. I didn't feel the need to run out and buy some Cross & Blackwell steak sauce, A-1 was just fine.
I love Ina
10/30/2007 at 10:02pm
User: Elizabeth from Modsto, CA User Rating:
First off, I love Ina's recipes because they always turn out. (Some food network star's recipes do not). I rated this four stars as good, but not orgasmic like I expected. Still, better than most and I will make again.
BEST Hamburgers EVER!!
10/23/2007 at 10:33pm
User: Michelle from Lake Luzerne, NY User Rating:
So simple yet so delicious. I have experimented with it some as I always do and I use very small pats of butter and 4 yolks. Just trying to cut out some fat. They are so flavorful. I toast the buns, and put on a slice of cheese and tomato. I just can't make them any other way now!!! Thanks again Ina, you're simply the BEST!!!
Change is good
10/23/2007 at 06:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Luv the very classy Ina and her yummy recipes. Tell the food poisoning idiot to wash its hands and buy fresh food. Also a dreadful change to a recipe does not make a failed Ina recipe. The fine art of cooking is often changes to a recipe. However, the ever-expanding size of our favorite chefs and Americans is dangerous. With intelligent well-thought out modifications to fats and/or carbs, I can still have fabulous Ina recipes.
Food poisoning?
10/20/2007 at 12:12am
User: E. from New Braunfels, TX User Rating:
I just found that particular reviewer completely full of it and idiotic to even state something like this. I actually laughed out loud! How does a recipe cause food poisoning anyways unless you are eating it raw or completely undercooked? Last I read you are suppose to cook this burger! So I am to be "bewared" of making this hamburger recipe so that I don't poison myself and my family.... LMAO!
Smashing!
10/11/2007 at 10:27am
User: null from null, null User Rating:
Usually I skip the butter and they are still excellent. I use egg beaters (equivalent to 3 whole eggs) beacuse I am lazy and since they are pasteurised avoids the dodgy issue of food poisoning.
Best of Show
09/13/2007 at 07:49am
User: Dorothy from New York, NY User Rating:
Count me among those who LOVE this recipe and I've made it a number of times. I'd never liked my own burgers before making them this way. Now I love them. I used only sirloin as I was making a very small quantity. I spread the seasoned burger out and put thin slivers of butter all over one side of it, then double it over and reshape it a bit sealing the edges. It is just juicy and delicious and NOT greasy or drippy. For people poisoning themselves and guests, I would check the source of the eggs and meat for quality and freshness as well as your handling of them. Bravo to Ina again!!!
Delish!
09/03/2007 at 04:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
First of all, I can't believe people blame food poisoning on this recipe. Yes, it does say to remove burgers just before they are done..they continue to cook after they are removed from the heat source when covered with foil and left to rest for 5-10 minutes. Eggs cook very quickly. I'd blame either insufficient cooking time or improper meat handling. I also don't understand how people think it's perfectly OK to rate a recipe if they changed it so much that it hardly resembles the original recipe at all. If after reading the ingredients you still don't realize that this isn't such a "heart healthy" recipe then don't cook it. Certainly don't rate it on health issues alone. I happen to enjoy this recipe. After making it exactly like Ina a few times I find that I prefer adding a few tablespoons of onion soup mix after sifting out the onions and omitting the salt.
onion twist
09/01/2007 at 03:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Just made these for the first time last week. Excellent. However, took a "Rachael" tip and grated up a little onion for more flavor.
Juicy!
08/15/2007 at 01:28pm
User: Lindsey from Napa, CA User Rating:
This was a great burger. Everyone loved it. Could feel my arteries clogging a bit though!
perfect burger
08/08/2007 at 12:37am
User: Jennifer from la porte, TX User Rating:
it took alittle time to make but well worth it. We have made them outside on the grill and inside in a pan. The butter kept it juicy.
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!
07/28/2007 at 05:15pm
User: Louise from Alpharetta, GA User Rating:
LOVED this recipe! Easy and delicious! I highly recommend it!
about as good as it gets at home
07/22/2007 at 04:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These were *very* good burgers...excellent tips on mixing/forming, adding a bit of butter in the center, combining chuck & sirloin...I used A1 as I couldn't find what she recommended and was still quite pleased. The only reason I didn't rate it a five was the burgers didn't have my guests absolutely raving, and you'll probably want to "tinker" a bit with the recipe to get it absolutely perfect to your tastes.
The Best Burgers Ever
07/18/2007 at 02:36pm
User: CYNTHIA from Marlin, TX User Rating:
I made this recipe and my family loved them. My husband was so satisfied he could not stop raving about those juicy burgers.
GRRRRRRRRRReat
07/10/2007 at 01:18pm
User: Tracy from woodward, OK User Rating:
These were very good. I had a BBQ and had my Aunt, Uncle, & Kids over. Everyone loved them. Will fix again and again.
Food Poison II
07/05/2007 at 07:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We tried this recipe a week ago and the burgers were fine. We tried it again for 4th of July cook-out (only 4 of us, so food was straight from the fridge) and we have all suffered from food poisoning. No fun!! I am thinking that eggs carrying the salmonella baceria may not have enough time to be killed off in the grilling process. You will be wise to exclude the raw eggs. uggggg
Best i have tried.
06/26/2007 at 05:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These hamburgers were simply divine.
"THE" Real Hamburgers
06/26/2007 at 08:50am
User: Julie from Gilman, IA User Rating:
My finace' made these for our Memorial Day get together and we had to mix up 2 additional batches!! No joke, you've got to try these. You WILL be amazed at how juicy, tender, and simply wonderful these are!! Definitely a keeper recipe. Way to go Ida :)
TO DIE FOR
06/24/2007 at 09:29am
User: dan from Mount Pleasant, SC User Rating:
Decadence of burgers is one of the greatest American pastimes. This baby will do it to the max. It is the BOMB!
Too Good!
06/19/2007 at 10:08pm
User: Lynn from Conneaut Lake, PA User Rating:
We could not stop eating these! Moist and delicious, a little tricky to grill but entirely worth it. I substituted steak sauce with worchestershire that was what I had on hand. Awesome burgers!
A GREAT BURGER
06/17/2007 at 10:48am
User: CATERINA from San Pedro, CA User Rating:
This is wonderful! The ingredients make it a very tasty burger! Easy to prepare but kind of hard to keep on the grill because it's so moist. The end...it's a great burger!
Never buy shop bought again
06/07/2007 at 10:40pm
User: Ken from Redmond, WA User Rating:
This was my first attempt at making burgers. What a difference, this east reciepe was fun to follow and produced excellent results. Even my wife who only ever eats veggie burgers was smitten with these succulent burgers. I did place a slice of cheese on top of the burger as I plated them at the end before covering with tin foil and it turned out just right.
GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
06/04/2007 at 04:59pm
User: Rebecca from Roeland Park, KS User Rating:
Great moist hamburgers. I used Worcestershire sauce as my steak sauce which worked out great. Next time I think I might add another 2 TB of sauce. I was a little hesitant on the butter so I only put in a sliver in the middle of each burger, but wish I would have added more.
All American
06/03/2007 at 05:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was really tasty and easy to make. It was simple and great for a 4th of July party.
AWESOME Burgers
06/03/2007 at 03:58pm
User: sherry from Loma Linda, CA User Rating:
These burgers are simple but are outstanding! We love them. We also make them into little burgers!
Healthier Version
06/02/2007 at 10:42pm
User: Jason from Indianapolis, IN User Rating:
I tried this with extra lean ground beef, egg beaters and spray butter. I am sure that the original version is much tastier, however, Ina's ideas made my low-fat burgers extra moist and flavorful.
Steak Sauce?
06/01/2007 at 01:55pm
User: Greg from San Diego, CA User Rating:
I made these yesterday and thought they were pretty good, however, I can't find the recommended Steak Sauce Crosse & Blackwell. I've searched almost every store in my area, Bristol Farms, Whole Foods, Ralph's, Vons, Trader Joe's. Then I checked their web site and they didn't list a steak sauce. Will A-1 do the trick?
Delicious
05/29/2007 at 08:52pm
User: roxane from birmingham, MI User Rating:
I wouldn't make a burger ever again without the pat of butter. Yummy.
Delicious
05/28/2007 at 08:10pm
User: Mary Ann from Naperville, IL User Rating:
My husband thinks he is a pro at making hamburgers on the grill. I made these for lunch - and he LOVED them! Excellent......Juicy and flavorful.
Wow
05/28/2007 at 01:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These were REALLY good!!
Yummy
05/28/2007 at 01:19pm
User: Mary from Windsor, CT User Rating:
Tasty and moist. Yum!
Best Burger
05/26/2007 at 01:25pm
User: peggy from lakeland, FL User Rating:
These are so good, moist and tender. Ina is the best cook, so easy going and her recipes are easy to follow. Best burgers ever.
Awesome burgers!
05/25/2007 at 10:36pm
User: BRENDA from Bridgeport, CT User Rating:
I used 1 lb. sirloin & 1 lb. chuck, Bold & Spicy A-1 for the steak sauce and only 1 egg yolk. These burgers were juicy and delicious! Made 6 good-sized burgers. Definitely worth a try!
These are the best hamburgers!!!
05/23/2007 at 11:04am
User: Sondra from Haddonfield, NJ User Rating:
3rd time making them and everytime was a charm. Juicy and flavorful!!! Great for 4th of July or Memorial day!
Excellent
05/21/2007 at 11:23am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Good, solid, safe recipe for a crowd-pleaser.
KISS
05/20/2007 at 01:42pm
User: JOCELYN from Pittsburgh, PA User Rating:
We all know the expression, Keep It Simple Smartie. These burgers are a perfect example. Only 2 non-traditional ingredients. We tossed in a bit of onion powder and flat leaf parsley. WOW! Great! For those of you who complained about the eggs, butter etc., I have just one thing to say: Stick with your dried out turkey or Boca burgers! I'm clueless as to why you would even TRY a recipe like this with your obvious paranoia. Go back and stick with your soy stuff. You might live longer, but we'll have more fun on the way!
THE VERY BEST BURGERS EVER!!!
05/14/2007 at 02:18pm
User: Nicol from Youngstown, OH User Rating:
BY FAR THE B*E*S*T Burgers I have ever had. The were so moist....we will forever use this recipes for burgers! Thanks Ina
good
05/02/2007 at 06:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
has a little trouble holding together on the grill.
Loved this :)
04/30/2007 at 04:41pm
User: Jessica from Willow Springs, IL User Rating:
These were the best hamburgers I have ever had - my husband loved them too! They dont even need katsup/mayo/mustard, like the usual hamburgers - they are perfect with just a slice of tomato - Thanks Ina for another great recipe
How can you ruin these?
04/28/2007 at 07:59pm
User: SABRINA from Lake Oswego, OR User Rating:
I was a little nervous to try these out on a crowd after reading a few of the bad reviews. Well, they were easy! Easy and moist, and got several compliments. Who knew egg yolks could make a burger that tender...I can't figure out how anyone could mess up this recipe and call them awful. They're wonderful.
Hamburger Heaven
04/23/2007 at 02:57pm
User: Kathryn from Chicago, IL User Rating:
By far, in my plus 30 years of cooking, this is the BEST recipe for hamburger. It is so delicious and juicy that you do not feel you are eating a hamburger, but rather a well made steak! I highly recommend this for your next cookout or if you would like to impress someone who loves hamburgers.
Yuk!
04/04/2007 at 06:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Can you say heart attack on a plate? 6 egg yolkes? She said that the yolkes were supposed to make this really moist, so then why did she need to put a pat of butter into each burger to "keep it moist." the butter just made them greasy and unappetizing. Sorry Ina, I usually live your recipes, but this one was not a winner.
Great!
03/25/2007 at 09:42am
User: Magda from Clifton, NJ User Rating:
these burgers were very easy to make and very tasty. The meat came out tender and juicy and the flavor reminded me of a really good cut of beef steak. These are the best burgers I've ever had and I will definitely make them again
love these burgers!
03/22/2007 at 10:45pm
User: Glenna from Sikeston, MO User Rating:
I loved these juicy burgers! I did not know how the butter would change the burgers, but it simply made them juicy and added to the already delicious flavor. I'd definitely use this as my standard hamburger recipe!
Fabulous darling!
03/19/2007 at 01:52am
User: Shaniqua from Beverly Hills, CA User Rating:
I made the burgers today and they were delish. I used A1 sauce instead of the kind recomended but it was all good. The only thing is the butter dribbled out while cooking and when you bit into it but hey, who doesn't love butter! Anyways my pint is they were delicious and you should try it too. Tata~*~*
Best Burger
01/23/2007 at 02:17pm
User: Lathonia from Houston, TX User Rating:
This is one of THE best, if not best, burger recipes. Juicy!
UHM DELICIOUS
01/02/2007 at 10:35am
User: LISA from Maplewood, NJ User Rating:
Moist, tender, and delicious. Takes a little extra time, but well worth it!
Best Ever Homemade Hamburgers
11/28/2006 at 09:24pm
User: Mary Dale from Colleyville, TX User Rating:
I love them and crave them. Couldn't keep from making them at least 3 times over the summer!
great
10/02/2006 at 04:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These burgers are wonderful! Do you REALLY believe you can get food poioning from a RECIPE??? Give me a break! The meat or eggs that you used were spoiled - that's not Ina or the recipe's fault.
Food Poison
09/27/2006 at 07:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Made this recipe for 30 friends. All got food poison from this recipe. Watch out!
This is a great Burger
09/17/2006 at 02:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I didnt follow the recipes to the letter, I made them bigger then I think was suggested. I've never tried cooking a burger with the slice of butter in it, but it kept it more flavorful.
The Best hamburger ever!
05/24/2006 at 04:04pm
User: jennifer from Aurora, IL User Rating:
Very tasty and moist. Even my picky kids ate then right up!
Easy and Yummy
05/20/2006 at 04:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very simple and very tastey
A True Keeper
05/16/2006 at 10:59am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love this one. The taste is not too complicated. A nice lean burger that is moist and flavorful. Thanks, Ina.
real hamburgers
05/14/2006 at 08:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
they have more flavor than regular hamburgers i love them
The BEST!
05/14/2006 at 04:08pm
User: bea from tarpon springs, FL User Rating:
These burgers are great! They are very filling. The butter is really not essential. I made 1/2 with it & 1/2 without & there wasn't that much of a difference.
Love those burgers!
05/09/2006 at 06:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Can't wait to try this sounds so good gjgrifton...
the best hambugers
06/03/2005 at 08:44am
User: christina from staten island, NY User Rating:
these hambugers where the best i every tasted. Very simply, but juciey and delious. A real hit.
Burger Heaven
05/31/2005 at 10:36pm
User: CHRIS from Renton, WA User Rating:
These were the best burgers! I've made them on 2 occasions and both times people have told me these were the best homemade burgers they've had. The only change I made was to allow the meat to flavor in the fridge for several hours before forming and grilling. Also used Heinz 57 brand steak sauce (its what we had on hand). I highly recommend these for the grilling season!
not sure about these
05/30/2005 at 03:02pm
User: becky from Destin, FL User Rating:
i made these for memorial day cookout but didn't actually eat a whole one - just grabbed a corner of one to taste. i was not impressed. it may however have been to the fact that the person on the grill cooked the crap out of them and they looked like hockey pucks!
great
05/29/2005 at 11:23am
User: Ahimsa from hewit, NJ User Rating:
its great
Absolutely the Best!!
09/06/2004 at 10:18am
User: MATTHEW from West Des Moines, IA User Rating:
My mother called me and my wife over for Labor Day weekend and told us to be ready for the best hamburger we have ever had. Hands Down.....they were the best and everyone loved.
wonderful!!
09/05/2004 at 08:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These are delicious..the trick is to use a sliver of butter - then the burgers are not greasy and still taste great.
Just OK
09/03/2004 at 12:24pm
User: JAN from Ringgold, GA User Rating:
They were okay but won't fix them again.
Option to Butter
08/31/2004 at 02:02pm
User: JUDITH from Cupertino, CA User Rating:
Although I have not made this recipe, one good trick you can use in lieu of the butter is ice chips in the middle of the meat. Adds moistness without additional fat.
These are fabulous!
08/31/2004 at 11:58am
User: CRYSTAL from skowhegan, ME User Rating:
From now on, this is the only way I make grilled burgers! Even my fussy kids, who think they don't like steak sauce, raved over these burgers. Thanks a bunch, Ina!
its okay
08/30/2004 at 07:08pm
User: TINA from woonsocket, RI User Rating:
I made this one for a bbq we had alot of people this recipe looked like it could feed alot so i made it and no one liked it at all. sry for the negative action but just being honest
Real hamburgers
08/30/2004 at 04:43pm
User: SUE from Fort Wayne, IN User Rating:
Really, really good.
BEST HAMBURGER EVER!!
08/28/2004 at 03:32pm
User: BARBARA from Grapevine, TX User Rating:
This is one of Ina's bests! I could not believe how these simple ingredients transformed hamburger into a decadent meal.
best burgers
07/20/2004 at 08:23pm
User: SUSAN from milton, NH User Rating:
these are the best burgers I have ever had so easy to make
JUST OKAY
07/18/2004 at 06:30am
User: JACQUELINE from Buffalo, NY User Rating:
NOTHING SPECIAL ABOUT THESE BURGERS-----ALL THE EGGS, & CAN'T TELL THERE'S BUTTER IN THEM AT ALL. I'M GLAD I SCALED THE RECIPE TO 1/2. SORRY INA, THIS IS NOT A KEEPER.
HOORAY
07/12/2004 at 10:18pm
User: PAULA from cincinnait, OH User Rating:
Who doesn't love Ina, she has a way about her cooking that makes me even think I am good at it!!
Fantastic Burgers
07/12/2004 at 03:50am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Delicious and juicy. The butter seems to help cook the meat on the inside. Can't go wrong with the Barefoot Contessa's Recipes.
Ina Gets Real
07/11/2004 at 02:43pm
User: LAUREN from Vienna, OH User Rating:
And I thouhgt I made the best hamburger! Ina beat me by a mile with these juicy flavorful burgers-the family loves and my recipe is now in the trash!!
Loved it
07/09/2004 at 12:45am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The steak sauce really made the burgers. I thought the butter did a great job keeping the burgers moist, and I didn't notice any flavor problems at all, contrary to the previous reviewers. My only complaint was that my burgers shrunk a little too much during cooking. Otherwise, we all loved this recipe!
Great flavor!
07/05/2004 at 01:45pm
User: BILL from Glendale, AZ User Rating:
I agree with Paul from Irvine that burgers and butter don't mix. I omitted the butter and instead added half a cup of water to the meat to get a nice juicy burger.
Butter and Burgers are Bad
07/04/2004 at 03:48pm
User: PAUL from Irvine, CA User Rating:
I made these hamburgers today (July 4th). Five people had a burger. Four of the five absolutely hated them. The primary complaint was that butter and hamburgers do not mix in terms of flavor. Yes, the burgers are juicy, but who needs greasy butter in the middle of a burger? Try this receipe out before you serve it to guests!
Awesome
07/03/2004 at 02:32pm
User: MIA from Chicago, IL User Rating:
Great recipe I love it. I'm going to try this recipe for my family for fourth of July
07/03/2004 at 01:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
yummy
07/03/2004 at 11:06am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These are a family favorite! I now only make these burgers and none other....my son's friends say I make the best burgers, and their moms have all asked me for the recipe. How could you go wrong with the Barefoot Contessa!
wonderful
07/02/2004 at 01:51pm
User: TAMMY from Rochester, WA User Rating:
I found this recipe to be very easy and quite tastful. The butter inside was the most clever trick. I will be using this recipe for all of my summer parties.