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[Missihippi]

So, somehow i got talked into hosting some co-teachers over for dinner this week. I've pretty much decided that i'm going to make some bacon cheeseburgers. I've been to kim's club and picked up the ground beef, some condiments, and some potatoes. When i would grill out back home, it was easy as marinating in worcestershire and throwing them on the grill, but i couldn't manage to find any worcestershire or italian dressing to use as marinade.. Either i just couldn't find it (korean labels) or they don't have it here. Any suggestions? Good ways to keep the burgers juicy when pan frying?

[Jeff's Cigarettes]

tRY SOME LEA&PERINS.

[dean_burrito]

I cooked my way through college and then some. Everyone likes their burgers different but here is my preferred way to cook them for whatever it is worth.
Make you hamburger into 6-8 oz patties.
Then find some seasoning to put on the outsides of them. I like Tony Chacere's or Cavender's greek seasoning but probably won't find those here. Just use whatever you like or salt and pepper will work fine.
If you like you can add some minced garlic and onion to the meat (inside not outside as it will burn)
Now get your pan hot, this is important as the high heat will seer the seasoning into the meat and help take you on a trip to flavor country.
When the pan is heated put the burgers on. At this point put some worcshteshire (sp?) sause on top. When you see the burgers start to bleed it is time to flip it. When you see it bleed it is time to come off.. leave it a little longer if you want well done.
Don't be tempted to smash the patty with your spatula, you will squeeze out the juices and flavor making a more dry and bland burger.
Enjoy.

[Straphanger]

[seoulsucker]

If you were able to procure real bacon, try frying the burgers in the bacon grease after you've cooked it all. I'm all for adding chopped onions, peppers, and garlic to the meat as well as spices to taste. If you're feeling adventurous, throw a raw egg in the meat before you cook it as well.

[Missihippi]

[Ya-ta Boy]

Costco has Lea & Perins Worcestershire Sauce in BIG bottles...you have to buy 2, though.

Experiment a bit before the company comes. You will probably find Korean ground beef doesn't have much fat in it and the patties may fall apart. You might have to resort to squishing an egg in the bowl to mix in if the meat is too dry.

[D.D.]

Many people hate onions and suffer through onions added to burgers by their host. Why not just add some anchovies while you are at it.

[yingwenlaoshi]

Make patties
Throw them on the pan
Pepper and garlic salt

I cook bacon after the bugers are near done and a slice of cheese near the end. Sometimes I toast the bun.

Pretty hard to fk up a burger.

[melirae1976]

Try soy sauce with a tiny bit of sugar mixed in.

[crusher_of_heads]

[Missihippi]

Ok, so i experimented this evening a little. I tried ground beef (from Australia) with a little thousand island (in lieu of egg) and salt + pepper. Pan fried it on a little butter. It turned out juicy, but the taste was a bit lacking. I'm going to try to find the Worcester tomorrow along with some garlic to add. Thanks for all the suggestions.. I'll let you know how it turns out.

[Xuanzang]

Try putting some ground cumin inside

[crsandus]