Hamburgers, Grilled Williams-Sonoma Style
1 pound ground chuck or lean ground beef
2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce
4 slices cheddar or swiss cheese (optional)
4 hamburger buns, buttered on the cut side
sliced tomato, onion, dill pickles, lettuce
ketchup, mayonnaise, and/or mustard
Mix together the first six ingredients. Shape into 4 patties, each about 3/4 inch thick.
Grill the burgers directly over medium-high heat, turning once, for approximately 3 to 5 minutes per side. (Check for doneness with an instant-read thermometer: internal temperature should be at least 160 degrees F.) For cheeseburgers, place a slice of cheese on top of each hamburger for the last 3 minutes of cooking.
Toast the buns, buttered side down, on the grill over high heat. Serve the burgers on the buns with veggies and condiments of your choice.
Serves 4.