July Hamburgers

When I was growing up on the farm in Chester, celebrations were a huge part of the summer! And with all of the celebrations there was of course delicious food! One meal I loved was my mom's hamburgers. Just like with all foods she added that extra touch of taste and love.

Here is how she made them.

Theresa's Extra Yummy Hamburgers

Take 1 pound of hamburger and wash it in cold water. (Yep! run in under the tap and make it nice and wet).

Place the hamburgers in a bowl and knead it slightly with your fingers to break it apart.

Chop one onion VERY finely, and add it to the hamburger.

Beat one egg in a small bowl.

Crush about 10 crackers in a baggie.

Put the egg and the crackers in a bowl and knead it into the hamburger.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

For the hamburgers into patties and add a drop of ketchup to the top of each.

Brush the ketchup into the burger as you grill or cook it in a pan.

Enjoy the yummy burger!

Theresa's Meatloaf

Theresa and Ed in their early days on the farm.

Living on a farm, one simply had to be thrifty. My mom knew how to stretch a pound of meat while making the most delicious dishes. 

I know one of the families favorite of those meat stretching meals was meat loaf. Here is my mom's version of meatloaf. (Note. Theresa also used this exact recipe to make hamburgers, simply make into patty's grill or fry). Enjoy!

Theresa's Meatloaf

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef

3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs (small bits)

1/4 finely chopped onions

2 tsp. mustard

2 beaten eggs

1/2 cup ketchup

1/3 cup tomato juice

salt and pepper to taste.

Directions

In a large bowl combine all ingredients and thoroughly but gently mix all ingredients.

Grease a baking dish (My mom preferred a flat pan rather than a loaf pan). Press the beef mixture tightly in the pan.

Cover with special topping: Mix together 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup mustard 3 Tbs. brown sugar.

Bake at 400 degrees for 35-45 minutes until done.