Charlene's Recipe

Club Hamburger

Category: sandwiches

Ready in 30 minutes
Serves 4

1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 lbs. ground top sirloin
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 Tbsp. butter

Combine celery and chicken broth in a small saucepan over very low heat; poach the celery for 20 minutes. Drain and cool. Combine celery with remaining ingredients except the butter, mixing well with your hands. Gently shape into 4 large patties, being careful not to compact the meat any more than necessary. Heat the butter in a large, heavy skillet over moderate heat until the butter is amber in color. Brown the burgers 6 minutes on each side, then place the skillet in a preheated 350F oven for 6 to 8 minutes for medium rare, a few additional minutes for better done.