Fabulous Fizzy French Ground Beef Hamburger Recipe Has 2 Secret Ingredients Beef Sandwiches Dinner Lunch Grilling

Recipes with secret ingredients are intriguing, right? This moist ground beef hamburger recipe has not one, but two, secret ingredients: cola (the fizz!) and French salad dressing (the French!). The burgers are juicy and have a delicious flavor. It works.

Serve the burgers with your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomato, cheese, sliced onions, pickles, jalapenos. When you buy the bottle of French salad dressing, grab two so you can make this French baked chicken recipe, too!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 cup cola (divided)
• 1/2 cup crushed crackers
• 6 tablespoons French salad dressing (divided)
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan  
• 1 egg (optional)
• 6 hamburger buns

Here's how to make it: 

1. Combine the ground beef, 1/4 cup cola, cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons salad dressing, Parmesan and egg. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Form into six patties.
2. In a small bowl, combine the remaining cola and salad dressing. Set aside. 
3. Heat the grill or a frying pan to medium heat. Cook the patties about 3 minutes per side, then start brushing with the reserved cola mixture. Continue to cook until the patties reach desired doneness. 
4. Serve the patties on hamburger buns with desired toppings. 

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