Yes, you CAN marinate burgers! What you’ll get is a highly flavorful hunk o’ meat!
I’ve used this marinade for years; it’s my most-often requested recipe from the folks I know. The result is sure to please!
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 drops liquid smoke; (I prefer the Mesquite flavor, but use it sparingly, as too much makes it bitter)
3 drops sesame oil; (3 to 5)
garlic; (I use 2 tablespoons)
cracked black pepper; Lots of it!
yellow mustard; (Like French’s; enough to make it a nice light brown color)
dash red pepper flakes; if desired
Mix it all up!
Pour over burgers or steaks and let sit in refrigerator for 1 hour. You can even mix a little into the burger while forming patties.
Cook over hardwood charcoal fire. Grill should be hot enough to sear outside quickly.
Notes
NEVER EVER squeeze the juice out of a burger while cooking. First of all, it’s against the law in 48 states, but also it leaves your burgers dry. Can’t have that now can we?