Shelly's Recipe

GOURMET BURGER

Category: Sandwiches I

1 lb lean ground beef
1/3 cup (or more) of your favorite red wine

Spices:
(Add more or less to taste, or add your favorite spices)
1 tsp garlic salt, pepper, marjoram, dried oregano, basil, savory and thyme
1 tbsp parmesan cheese
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

For a spicy burger:
1 tsp chili powder and cumin
Pinch Tabasco

Hamburger buns
Condiments (onions, pepperoncinis lettuce, etc.)
Use the sauces below for gourmet toppings
Slices of provolone or other cheese
Flour

Optional (for sauces)
Gourmet Sauce
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 part horseradish
1 part Dijon mustard

Spicy Sauce
1 part cream cheese
1 part favorite salsa

Burgers: Mix the spices with the lean ground beef, adding the wine, Worcestershire sauce and parmesan cheese. Add a little flour as necessary if meat mixture becomes too liquidy, and also to keep it from falling apart. Form into patties of desired size. Grill the burgers. If you are making the spicy burger variation, put the pepper ingredients on the top as a dry rub.

Meanwhile, prepare the sauces and other condiments. If desired, toast the hamburger buns before piling on the condiments. Serve with a pasta salad. Enjoy!