To any real fan, a hamburger is never "just a burger." A great burger is a work of art, passionately thought out and painstakingly executed. It's the very extension of the grill master's identity.
Take this steakhouse burger.
Start with ground rib-eye. The ground steak — grind it yourself or have the butcher do it — is used to form the patties, lightly seasoned and flavored with onion and garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce, and with just a hint of Parmesan folded in for extra richness and flavor.
Top the patties with caramelized onions, a rich mushroom reduction and homemade steak sauce and cradle that burger in a lightly toasted bun and you have Labor Day party perfection.