Burgers

Burgers are always included in lists of street foods, everywhere in the world. It is also one of the best street foods in Los Angeles. Burgers are therefore certain to make a significant appearance on the list of street foods in Los Angeles. Burgers continue to be one of the best street foods in Los Angeles, with meat and vegetables placed inside the burger bun and a variety of sauces and cheese infusing the delicious explosion of flavors. Enjoy the many hamburgers with seared patties offered by street food vendors and at various food trucks. Among LA's street food enthusiasts, cheeseburgers and chilled burgers are two of the most popular burger varieties.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground lean (7% fat) beef
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup minced onion
• ¼ cup fine dried bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
• 1 or 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• About 1/2 teaspoon salt
• About 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 hamburger buns (4 in. wide), split
• About 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• About 1/4 cup ketchup
• 4 iceberg lettuce leaves, rinsed and crisped
• 1 firm-ripe tomato, cored and thinly sliced
• 4 thin slices red onion

Steps:

1. In a bowl, mix ground beef, egg, onion, bread crumbs, Worcestershire, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until well blended. Divide mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty about 4 inches wide.
2. Lay burgers on an oiled barbecue grill over a solid bed of hot coals or high heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 2 to 3 seconds); close lid on gas grill. Cook burgers, turning once, until browned on both sides and no longer pink inside (cut to test), 7 to 8 minutes total. Remove from grill.
3. Lay buns, cut side down, on grill and cook until lightly toasted, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
4. Spread mayonnaise and ketchup on bun bottoms. Add lettuce, tomato, burger, onion, and salt and pepper to taste. Set bun tops in place.