God Bless America (or as Liam currently says, “Merica”!) and God bless the brave women and men who make it the Land of the Free.  Most folks grill out on holidays, but since I don’t actually own a grill, and also due to the well known fact that I abhor the heat and bugs that thrive outside, I will be cooking these yummy burgers in a skillet tonight…in the cool comfort of my 68 degree kitchen, Mojito in hand!

Peg’s Classic Burger

1 lb fresh lean ground beef
1/2 cup Panko
1 egg
2 Tbs mustard
2 Tbs Worcestershire
2 oz shredded or cubed cheese of choice
Olive oil for cooking

Combine beef, Panko, egg, mustard, Worcestershire and cheese in medium bowl.
Mix all together by hand.
Form mixture in to 4 patties.
Heat 1 Tbs of olive oil in skillet on medium high.
When skillet is hot place patties in skillet and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Turn heat to medium.
Cook 5 minutes uncovered.
Turn the patties over and cook another 4 minutes.
Remove from heat and let burgers rest for 3 minutes.

*I like 93% lean beef.