The Best Hamburger

     25 MINUTES

     10 minutes to make

     15 minutes to cook

     1 1/4 pound choice ground chuck

     1 clove garlic, minced (about 1/2 teaspoon)

     1/2 small onion, minced (about 2 tablespoons)

     1 tablespoon cream

     2 dashes Tabasco

     1/2 teaspoon salt

     Freshly ground black pepper

     Combine all ingredients and mix very gently. With minimal handling, shape the beef into four patties. Grill over medium-hot coals, turning once, for a total of 9 to 10 minutes for a burger that’s pink inside. Cooking time varies depending on distance from the coals, temperature of the coals, and the temperature and thickness of the meat. Serve on a toasted bun with homemade salsa. Serves 4.

     Per serving: 228 calories; 15 g fat (6 g saturated fat; 59 percent calories from fat); 1 g carbohydrates; 71 mg cholesterol; 354 mg sodium; 20 g protein; 0.2 g fiber.