wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I made some home made burgers last night following a recipie but it
> came out rather bland. This is what I used:
>
> Lean Mince beef
> Egg
> Chilli
> Onion
> Garlic
> Spring onions
> Basil
> salt
> brushed with olive oil
>
> (I cooked them under the grill)
>
> The flavours from the onions, chillis and garlic was quite refresing
> and pleasant, but it seemed to be missing something, and as I said,
was
> just a bit bland. It didnt really taste much like a burger!
>
> does anyone have a magic burger ingredient?


I'm no expert but take your ground meat and just start with that and
maybe some salt and pepper. Save the toppings for after they're cheese'd
and on buns. Nix the egg for certain.

Andy