1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
3 tbsp butter or regular margarine
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp lemon juice
Directions
Shape the beef into 6 thick patties. In a large heavy skillet heat
1 Tbls of the butter or margarine and add the patties and cook to
the
desired doneness.
Meanwhile stir the remaining ingredients together adding 2 Tsp of
water to them. Remove the patties to hot plates and cut 2 gashes in
each and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Top each patty with a Tsp
of butter or margarine. Stir 2 Tbls of water into the skillet and
bring to a boil then pour over the burgers. Serve at once.
from Gloria Pitzer's Secret Recipe Books
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Hamburger; Meat
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