Amy's Hamburgers

Hamburgers are wicked awesome. You can’t deny this; I’m pretty sure it’s in the Declaration of Independence. We hold this truth to be self-evident: Hamburgers Rule Everything.

Here’s the unspoken, unfortunate truth about hamburgers, though: it’s the concept of hamburgers that people love, and that’s what clouds the judgment of the American people. So often, average or even below-par hamburgers are treated like they’re the Second Coming. All hyperbole (“This is the Best Burger Ever.” “No, wait a second, this is the Best Burger Ever.”) is just that: hyperbole. You can’t trust it. Beware of the man who tells you that he has the recipe for the Best Burger Ever.

With that in mind, I’ve got to tell you: this is the Best Burger Ever.

Amy first made this like a million years ago. This is how a burger should taste – flavorful, smoky, fricking awesome. They cook down pretty small, so don’t skimp when actually shaping the patties. Add such magical toppings as cilantro, red onions, romaine lettuce, etc. And for goodness sake, people: toast the buns! It will take, like, a minute, and you won’t regret it. (DW)



2 lbs ground beef
1 egg, lightly beaten
1- 1 oz pkg Lipton Onion Soup Mix*
2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce*
1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
1/4 - 1/2 cup bread crumbs


Put all ingredients into a glass bowl and mix well. If hamburger mixture seems to soft, you can add more bread crumbs until a firm consistency. Shape into 8 hamburgers, grill, and enjoy! (AW)

*Sometimes I will substitute ¼ cup BBQ sauce for the Lipton Onion Soup Mix and Worcestershire Sauce