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Spicy Sausage Burgers

By Stanley Lobel , Evan Lobel , Mark Lobel , and David Lobel

Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are from Lobel's Prime Time Grilling: Recipes & Tips from America's #1 Butchers, by Stanley, Leon, Evan, Mark and David Lobel.

Sausage varies wildly in quality and seasonings. Buy your favorite hot Italian sausage from a butcher or shop you know and like. If you prefer, use another kind of sausage meat, flavored as you prefer, but use the best money can buy.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

10 ounces ground beef chuck
1/2 pound ground beef sirloin
3/4 pound hot Italian sausage meat, casings removed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil cooking spray

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Combine the chuck, sirloin, sausage meat, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Using your hands, mix well. Form into 6 patties. Refrigerate until ready to grill.

    Step 2

    2. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill: Lightly spray the grill rack with vegetable oil cooking spray. Light the coals or heating elements, and let them burn or heat until hot.

    Step 3

    3. Grill the burgers for about 5 minutes. Turn and grill for 4 to 6 minutes longer for medium-well burgers. Be sure the burgers reach 155°F so that the pork is thoroughly cooked.

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