Yes, I will say it, all pre-made frozen patties are not real burgers.  Thin, fatty, uninteresting… these patties are best used for serving a party of 40.  And, on the health side, if you’ve ever read Fast Food Nation, Omnivore’s Dilemma, or are aware of the outbreaks of Hemmorhagic E.Coli (EHEC, for those medically inclined), then you should care what part of the cow your meat really comes from.

On a side note, I read that Costco/ Kirkland Signature is pretty much the only seller who still does quality and safety testing upon receipt of the product from the manufacturer.  In other words, their patties are the most safe.

Anyway, if you’ve got the time and the willingness to massage ground beef, then this recipe will enhance your burger experience.  There are a lot of variations you can take with this. For instance, I’ve folded in a block of mozzarella cheese, and have made the burgers from pork or turkey instead of beef.

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