Hamburger (Jollibee-style)

Yap! Filipino style hamburger. This western food has invaded the Filipino palate. It is unstoppable. It is irresistible. But.... of course, we give this western food a twist to fit our taste buds. That is why Jollibee is all over the world. Wherever there are Filipinos, Jollibee is there.

I got this Jollibee--style hamburger recipe from a friend who happened to work once in Jollibee that I want to share with you. You may prepare a lot of patties in your freezer for future use. You no longer have to go out for a hamburger or buy ulamburger for your kids' baon to school and your baon to work.

Hamburger (Juicy and Jollibee style)

Ingredients:

1 -Pound ground angus beef
10 -Small hamburger buns

10 -teaspoons chopped onion

5 tsp chopped garlic (optional)

Hamburger Seasoning

Irresistible

The Hamburger Seasoning:
1 Tablespoons salt
1 Tablespoons Accent (msg)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Add on: Mustard, Ketchup, cheese, sliced tomatoes, sliced onions, lettuce ....and ..... sheets of waxed paper

First, mix all seasonings well and add to your ground beef. Add chopped onions. Mix well.

Divide 1 lb of beef into 10 equal sized balls. Form a patty about 4 inches in diameter and1/4 inch thick. You may press the beef balls between 2 sheets of waxed paper to form the patty. Now freeze the patties for at least an hour.  Freezing keeps them from falling apart when you cook them (grilled or fried).

Toast your burger buns lightly before serving. Of course you may add  onion rings, tomatoes (sliced thinly crosswise), lettuce, mustard, ketchup, cheese, hot sauce… just do it. Then pair your burger with a big glass of icy pineapple juice.

You may add some grated carrots, sayote or any favorite vegies (like chopped malonggay leaves) for added value. I sometimes add some ground pork (30% proportion) to make the burger patties juicier.