Crispy Breaded Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef chuck
• to taste olive oil
• to taste salt
• to taste ground black pepper
• 3 eggs
• to taste panko breadcrumbs
• 4 hamburger buns, split in half and toasted
• to taste mayonnaise

Steps

1. Form the chuck into 4-ounce patties, about ¾ inch thick, with a slight depression in the middle.
2. Season on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. Dip the burgers into beaten egg.
4. Dredge in panko breadcrumbs.
5. Set aside.
6. Heat a griddle over medium high heat for 2–3 minutes.
7. Add enough olive oil to generously coat the pan.
8. Add the patties.
9. Cook 3 minutes per side for medium rare, 4 minutes for medium, and 5 minutes per side for well done.
10. Spread the cut side of buns with mayo.
11. Add a patty on top of the bottom half of a bun.
12. Top with top half.
13. Serve warm.