Chris' Bay Area Burger

Chris' Bay Area Burger

600 Reviews
  • Prep: 10 min
  • Cook: 20 min
  • Ready In: 30 min

“These burgers are the hit of my town. All my friends come over every weekend just for these burgers. With a little bit of basil leaves, and some olive oil, you will drooling all over yourself while you eat these.” - by GAVEN

Ingredients

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Mix together the ground beef, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and basil. Divide into four balls, and flatten into patties.
  2. Cook the patties for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. The internal temperature should be at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove from grill and place onto hamburger buns. Top with desired toppings and condiments.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

  • Calories
  • 393 cal
  • 20%
  • Fat
  • 22.6 g
  • 35%
  • Carbs
  • 22.6 g
  • 7%
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Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (600)

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kevnbro
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kevnbro

"These "burgers" are not your traditional burger by any means, so the ketchup mustard route is not your best choice. Being Italian by spice addition, I chose to serve the burgers with an aioli and fres..." See moreh mozzarella slices on a a rosemary/red onion foccacia instead of a hamburger bun. Keep it Italian and you can't go wrong with this delicious twist to the all-American burger."

LILBITANDME
181

LILBITANDME

"Very good recipe. My kids (12 & 17) enjoyed it a LOT. Was fun trying to get them to pic the "different" spice!! KINA!! I was taught how to make a burger patty long ago. Make into a ball...then b..." See moreetween your palms, flatten the burger to where you want it....thick or thin. As you flatten it...keep turning the burger and gently squeeze the sides together to get ALL the air pockets out....dont make TOO thin or it will be tough. Its not like making meatloaf....you need to handle the burger more to get all the air out...wont have any cracking and wont have that "ball" problem!!! Good luck...."

CASSIGGITY
162

CASSIGGITY

"Probably the best burgers I have ever made! Very hearty! I wouldn't recommend this recipe for picky eaters - if you're used to bland, this may overwhelm you... but if you're used to a little Garlic an..." See mored like Basil, you simply MUST try these. DELICIOUS."

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