Close-up of a beef patty with Colby Jack and diced onion

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This is the everything-in-the-bowl school of burger making: rather than seasoning the outside of the patty, the flavour goes into the beef. Chopped onion, shredded Colby Jack or Cheddar, an envelope of onion soup mix, fresh garlic and garlic powder, soy sauce, Worcestershire and four dried herbs are all mixed through lean ground beef, with an egg to hold it together.

The cheese inside melts into small pockets as the burgers cook, and the soup mix and soy bring salt and a savoury depth, so there is little need for sauce. Because the mixture is loaded, mix it only until everything is spread through, then shape four thick patties by hand. They go onto a hot, oiled grill for four to five minutes a side. The recipe cooks them to 165°F, well done; take them off a little earlier if you prefer more pink.

Ingredients

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Ground beef1.5 pounds lean ground beef
White onion0.5 onion, finely chopped
Colby Jack0.5 cup shredded Colby Jack or Cheddar cheese
Cheddar0.5 cup shredded Colby Jack or Cheddar cheese
Egg1 egg
Onion soup mix1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
Garlic1 clove garlic, minced
Garlic powder1 tablespoon garlic powder
Soy sauce1 teaspoon soy sauce
Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Parsley1 teaspoon dried parsley
Basil1 teaspoon dried basil
Oregano1 teaspoon dried oregano
Rosemary0.5 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
Black peppersalt and pepper to taste

Recipe

1
Set out the beef, onion, cheese, egg, seasonings and herbs, then heat an outdoor grill to high and oil the grate lightly.
2
While it heats, combine the ground beef, onion, cheese, egg, onion soup mix, minced garlic, garlic powder, soy sauce, Worcestershire, parsley, basil, oregano, rosemary, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
3
Shape the mixture by hand into 4 patties.
4
Grill for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, until no pink remains in the middle and the juices run clear.
5
Check the centre with a thermometer: it should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) before the burgers come off.