After a wonderful time out on the boat, plunging into the water, or lounging by the shore, there’s something nostalgic about finishing the day with an old-fashioned cookout. Pop’s Lake House Burger captures those feelings atop a toasted buttered bun! These burgers are extra meaty and with a touch of tang to make them especially savory. Grilled to summertime juicy perfection, you’ll never think of barbecues the same way! Pull out the deck chairs and gather around the fire pit to best enjoy Pop’s Lake House Burger.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
- 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- butter, to taste
- 4 buns
- burger toppings, optional, to taste, such as lettuce, tomatoes, and ketchup, for serving
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2 –Add the beef, the tamari, 1 teaspoon of the salt, 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper, and the lemon juice to a bowl and mix well to combine.
Step 3 –Form the meat into 4 patties and season with the extra salt and the extra pepper, if desired.
Step 4 –Grill the burgers on both sides until they are cooked to your desired doneness, reaching 135 degrees F for medium-rare, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 5 –Using the butter, coat the insides of the buns and lightly toast them just before you are ready to serve the burgers.
Step 6 –Assemble the burgers on the toasted buns with your desired toppings and serve hot!
