Garlic Herb Burger

Ingredients

• Ground beef (1 pound (80/20 blend for juiciness))
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Mixed herbs (2 tablespoons, finely chopped (parsley, thyme, rosemary))
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Burger buns (4)
• Mayonnaise (1/4 cup)
• Lettuce (4 leaves)
• Tomato (1, sliced)
• Onion (1, sliced)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, minced garlic, chopped mixed herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
2. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form each portion into a patty, about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing while cooking.
3. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
4. Cook the patties for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness (130°F for medium-rare, 160°F for medium).
5. While the burgers are cooking, toast the buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
6. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with a pinch of salt and pepper, and set aside.
7. Once the burgers are done, remove them from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
8. Spread a generous amount of the seasoned mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Layer with lettuce, tomato, and onion slices.
9. Place the cooked patties on top, then cover with the other half of the bun.
10. Serve the burgers hot, accompanied by your favorite side dishes like sweet potato fries or a fresh salad.