Real Hamburgers

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: All American

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (97)

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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
10 to 12 hamburgers

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

2 pounds ground chuck
1 pound ground sirloin
3 tablespoons steak sauce (recommended: Crosse & Blackwell)
6 extra-large egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
12 hamburger buns

Directions

Carefully mix the meats, steak sauce, egg yolks, salt, and pepper with the tines of a fork, but do not mash it. Lightly form each hamburger and lightly press into a patty shape. Make an indentation and put a thin slice of butter inside each hamburger, making sure the butter is entirely encased in the meat.

Heat a grill, broiler, or saute pan and cook the hamburgers for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until almost done. Remove to a plate and cover with aluminum foil. Allow the hamburgers to rest for 5 minutes and serve immediately on buns.

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Louann Mount Prospect, IL 07-26-2009
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Good Burgers
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

These were very good, very juicy burgers, but I didn't care for the steak sauce. I like to taste the meat and the sauce... masked the flavor of the meat. Otherwise, very good.Read more
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Sarah Fuquay, NC 07-01-2009
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Wierd
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

This sounds wierd...butter in a hamburger...tastes just fine without it...waste of butter and calories...
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Michelle San Jose, CA 06-15-2009
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yummy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

so moist and flavorful!!! everyone LOVED them. added some garlic powder and kept everything else the same. will definitely... use againRead more
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Jill Carleton, MI 05-24-2009
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The Best Burgers Ever!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have been making these burgers since the first time I watched this Barefoot Contessa Episode. It is the only way I make... burgers even if it's just for my family. I have made them for friends, family and co-workers, and no one is ever disappointed! They are asked for over and over again! Thanks Ina, for a great recipe!Read more
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Jason Frankfort, KY 05-14-2009
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Wonderful
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

They are so good and tasty. The whole family loves them and that is saying something!!!!!
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Ben Parkersburg, WV 01-04-2009
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Great! Great! Great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made these hamburgers several times for summer cookouts, and they are great. Of course, I add a lot of different... things for different themes and tastes, but I always stick to the basic recipe. And the butter in the middle is a great idea. Just a tip.....make sure your hamburgers don't end up too tall and thick....and don't push them down too much on the grill or the butter will escape. They are always a hit with the boys....and with Fannie our pup.Read more