Ingredients

  • 3/4 slice white bread (crust removed)
  • 4 teaspoons whole milk
  • 11/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 burger buns
  • 6 cheddar cheese slices
  • Potato chips, for serving

Method

  • To make the burgers, tear the bread into pieces and soak in the milk for 5 minutes. Combine the meat, egg, soaked bread, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir together with your hands until you have an even mixture. Divide into the appropriate number of portions and shape into patties.
  • Cook the burgers with the oil in a frying pan over medium heat, or under a hot broiler, turning once during cooking. Cook for 3 minutes for rare, 5 minutes for medium, and 8 minutes for well done. Cut the buns in half and toast them lightly in a dry pan or under the broiler. Top each burger with a slice of cheese.
  • Using a spatula, lift each burger onto a bun. Sandwich with the top
  • half of the bun. Add your choice of toppings. Serve the burgers with potato chips on the side.