If there is something that conquers me about an authentic American hamburger , it is the taste of the first bite.

The wonderful conjunction achieved with first-class meat, fresh vegetables and the slight spiciness of the chili , all wrapped up with good cheese and the best bread, makes that first bite seem irresistible to me.

As I am sure that the same thing happens to you, I can only share this fantastic recipe for the American-style barbecue burger and some simple tips to make you wave. Because making homemade burgers has never been easier !

The combinations of ingredients that you can make are endless, but to achieve the perfect point of this gourmet burger there are several things that are important to keep in mind:

The quality of the meat and the minced point. Chopping it and giving it the correct texture is one of the determining factors to enhance the flavor and achieve a very interesting sweetness in the hamburger. Something that with the Kitchenaid metal chopper accessory is very fast and simple.

• Mix the ingredients you have chosen to prepare it well and chop them together so that the flavors and aromas of all of them mix and integrate.
• Use fresh, crisp vegetables. The sweet onion to enhance the flavor of the seasoned meat and the lettuce to provide the necessary point of freshness.
• Cook the burger on a cast iron grill . You will get a great result.
• Choose the best bread. Or if you want, do it yourself! Of soft crumb, so that the juice and the flavors of the meat soak it well.
• Choose a cheese that you like, soft or intense, but always in slices so that it covers the burger and melts with the heat.
• Add barbecue sauce sparingly! so that it enhances the flavor and the essence of the hamburger is not lost.

With these tips, with the Kitchenaid metal chopper accessory and the recipe for American-style barbecue burgers, you will see how easy it is to prepare tasty homemade burgers.

INGREDIENTS

• 450 g of beef
• 1/4 of onion chopped
• 55 grams of parsley (1/4 cup)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the assembly of the hamburger:

• Hamburger bun
• sliced ​​cheese
• chopped lettuce
• Grated carrot
• Barbecue sauce

PREPARATION

1. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients well
2. Prepare and fit the chopper accessory in your KitchenAid food processor with the fine chopper disc.
3. At speed 4, insert the meat with all the marinade into the mincer, using the pusher accessory.
4. Once the mixture is chopped, form the hamburgers by hand or with the help of a press so that their size is more similar.
5. Cook them in your skillet or on your cast iron grill when it's piping hot.
6. Once done, put them on the bread, place a slice of cheese, some chopped lettuce and grated carrot.
7. Add a bit of barbecue sauce sparingly, top with bread, close your eyes and take that wonderful first bite.
8. Do not deprive yourself of making the combinations that you like the most. Accompany them with the ingredients you prefer: bacon, some jalapeños, cheddar cheese... Bring out the chef in you and create your hamburger without limiting your imagination!