Hamburger Patties

 2 lbs. ground chuck

1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers or Panko breadcrumbs*

1 large egg

2 T. Worcestershire sauce

2 T. milk

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. onion powder

1/2 tsp. black pepper

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef, crushed crackers, egg, Worcestershire sauce, milk, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Mix by hand until the meat mixture is smooth, but stop once the mixture looks even. (overmixing can create a dense heavy mixture)

Press the meat down in the bowl into an even disk. Use a knife to cut and divide the hamburger patty mixture into six 1/3 lb patties. 

Set out a baking sheet line with wax paper. One at a time, gather the patty mix and press firmly into patties. Shape them just slightly larger than the buns you are using. Set the patties on the baking sheet. Use a spoon to press a dent in the center of each patty so they don't puff up as they cook. If you need to stack the patties separate them with a sheet of wax paper.

Preheat grill to medium heat (350-400 degrees)

For thick patties: grill for 3-4 minute per side

For thin patties: cook on a griddle for 2 minutes per side

Stack the patties on hamburger buns, and top with favorite toppings.

*if you substitute regular dried breadcrumbs for the crackers or panko, reduce to 1/4 cup as they are denser and will create a "meatloaf texture".

via: A Spicy Perspective