Quick! What’s the first meal that comes to mind when you think of ground beef? For me it’s grilled burgers or crunchy tacos that I used to eat as a kid. But those two foods barely scratch the surface ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Paddy Mohen Yield: 4 to 6 burgers 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1. Prepare a hot fire in the grill.

Simple is often the most effective approach to a problem. And in the case of ground beef burger patties, one very simple mix-in means maximum flavor.

1. In a medium bowl, mix the pork, chuck, egg, bread crumbs, blue cheese, mustard, scallions, thyme, 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Divide into 6 portions, shape into patties and press ...