Reviewed: Sep. 1, 2008

Basic burger is right. If you want something else then don't make them this way! These are great just the way they are. It's the veggies and condiments that flavor the meat.....

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SPARKY1721

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Reviewed: Sep. 1, 2008

Nothing more than meatloaf on a bun. IF I want meatloaf I'll make it. Ok, for individual servings. They do hold together fairly well on a grill, but not really a hamburger.

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mermaid

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Reviewed: Sep. 1, 2008

This recipe gives the hamburger no added flavor. To be the *best* basic burger, it needs something special. Try breaking up 2 slices of bread into very small pieces and using that with half the bread crumbs. That makes them very moist and it's still a basic burger! And add a little spice to it!

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Reviewed: Sep. 1, 2008

Lightly butter and then fry the bun.

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MNBill

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Reviewed: Sep. 1, 2008

Great basic burger that can be dressed by your guests the way they like them. I've made this recipe for years using several tablespoons of BBQ sauce to "zest" them up!

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Billrob_15

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Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2008

This is a BASIC recipe, very few ingredients so what would you expect? A lot of the taste will come from the ground beef you are using, low grade ground beef will yield a pretty much bland tasting burger. You should always use a good ground beef for plain hamburgers, use good, you get good. Simple. These are great tasting.

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Sandi Johnson

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Reviewed: Jul. 18, 2008

Wonderful...I love meatloaf sandwiches and I make them from leftover meatloaf. This burger tasted wonderful and everyone was able (as stated) to add what they wanted. We all loved it and will use it again. Thank you so much..

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Dixie

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Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2008

Ingrediant wise this recipe is great! I had all of the ingrediants with me already and it was easy to prep! No slicing or chopping, just mixing! I read all the other reviews and decided to mix some pepper flakes and a little bit of garlic powder into the mix. I am planning on putting cheese inside the burgers next time. They were GREAT!

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jayde

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Reviewed: Jul. 5, 2008

It really is the perfect basic burger recipe! I add a little dry minced onion and garlic for an extra kick.

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Erica Risser

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Reviewed: Jun. 24, 2008

This was very easy and quick to make, but unless your planning to put alot of toppings on them this is not the way to go.

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Jenn9503

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Reviewed: May 27, 2008

I was somewhat hesitant to try this recipe after seeing that it had only 3.5 stars (I know, 3.5 - I don't like wasting food). However, I tried it, as I wanted a plain burger that I could top with ketchup, mustard, onions, and pickles - in other words traditional toppings. I'm not one for fish burgers or anything gourmand-like like that. To the user that said that this burger was tasteless, I would say that the burger would be tasteless by itself and with no condiments. However, I added a slice of cheese (let it melt a bit under the burger patty), pickles, ketchup, mustard, a couple slices of onions, and wow. It was great. Let me just say that I won't be going to Burger King for a while. This burger tasted great - it tasted so juicy and meaty! I had one for lunch and one for dinner. Deelish.

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Jennifer

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Reviewed: May 7, 2008

It was the description that made me want to make these! Since the weather was so nice - I decided to barbecue. A simple recipe but I added some fresh spinach leaves and cheese which dressed it up.

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Brendan

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Reviewed: Sep. 17, 2007

Simple, traditional, and good for the masses because it's versatile. I served them at a casual cook-out of family and friends. If you are looking for a non-traditional, gourmet burger then this recipe is not for you. I made as directed. Those guests that wanted cheese added cheese, those that wanted onion added onion, etc. Just like it reads, this was the perfect basic burger.

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Lisa G.

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Reviewed: Jul. 3, 2007

This is the perfect starting place to create your own burger. My 11 year old whom is beyond picky ate 2! My wife and I spiced ours up but this is the perfect springboard to add your own. I would recommend this recipe.

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SHELDAWG

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Reviewed: May 4, 2007

I always make burgers this way. We enjoy topping with lettuce, tomato, mayo, ketchup and cheese.

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Reviewed: May 4, 2007

I have always made my burgers this way, and they are not tasteless because I top with cheese, avocado slices and a slice of fried ham and sometimes a slice of jalapeno and add to the toasted bun... Obviously your burger will taste like nothing if you just slap it on the bun without great toppings....

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