A Closer Look at Technical Writing

 

Making a Jalapeño Cheddar Cheese Burger on the George Foreman® Grill.

I.         The jalapeno cheddar cheese burger is a half pound of 93% lean ground beef infused with a quarter cup finely diced hot jalapeno peppers, a quarter cup finely cubed cheddar cheese, a pinch of salt and pepper, topped with crisp lettuce and ripe tomatoes served on a toasted bun.

a.   This is a quick and easy meal anyone can prepare and enjoy given five minutes of prep time and nine minutes of cooking time.

b.   This recipe calls for a trusty George Foreman® grill, a spatula, a grease catcher, a potholder, Pam® non-stick cooking spray, a timer, proper utensils, a half-pound refrigerated 93% lean ground beef, ¼ cup finely diced jalapenos, ¼ cup finely cubed cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, and 1 sliced bun of your choosing. 

II.        You are going to need a source of heat to properly cook your meal; for this recipe you are encouraged to use the George Foreman® Model GR10B electric smokeless grill. The grill uses a standard two prong polarized plug that only plugs into the standard 120V receptacle that is typical in most U.S. homes.

a.   Prior to using your grill for the first time, wipe the grill plates with a clean damp cloth to remove any foreign debris.

b.   Once you have cleaned both surfaces of the grill you will want to find a stable flat surface approximately waist high with enough room to place the grill, utensils, and food ingredients.

                        i.   NOTE:  This location must be within 24 inches of an electrical outlet or you will require an extension cord.

c.   Now that you have found a safe and convenient location go ahead and lightly spray some Pam® non-stick cooking spray on both surfaces and close the lid. With the grease catcher in place plug the grill into the electrical outlet and begin to preheat the unit. The George Foreman® Model GR10B has a preset preheat temperature setting that will take approximately 5 minutes to achieve once plugged in. Note you will see the red indicator light on the top of the unit light up.

III.       In the meantime while your grill is preheating let’s get started on the food preparation. Go into the refrigerator and grab the 93% lean ground beef, jalapenos, and cheddar cheese. Place your items on surface beside the grill. Grab the salt and pepper, mixing bowl and plate and bring them to your work area.

a.   Start by removing the ½ pound 93% lean ground beef from its wrapping and place in the mixing bowl.

b.   Next add the ¼ cup finely diced jalapenos and ¼ cup finely cubed cheddar cheese in the mixing bowl. Add salt and pepper to your desired taste.

c.   Begin to mix the contents with a large fork or by hand until you achieve a consistent mixture throughout the ground beef.

d.   Once you have achieved a good mixture begin to patty the mixture by patting back and forth from one hand to the next rotating with each pat to ensure a symmetrical shape is formed, approx. four inches in diameter and ¼ inch thick.

IV.       Place your perfectly formed burger on the preparation plate and quickly wash your hands. By now the pre-heat light is illuminated on the grill and you are now ready to begin cooking your patty.

a.   Carefully open the grill top with a potholder.

                          i. NOTE:  Open the grill top to its fullest position to ensure the top does not fall forward.

b.   Using your spatula, pick up the patty from the preparation plate and steady the patty with your free hand, gently placing the patty on the center of the bottom grill surface.

c.   Gently set the grill top down on top of the patty using the potholder.

                         i.   NOTE:  Do not press down on the grill top. This grill is designed to cook from both surfaces.

                         ii.   NOTE: Ensure the grease catcher is properly placed in the front of the grill to catch all the grease run-off from the cooking process.

                         iii.  NOTE: Ensure you set your timer to 9 minutes to ensure the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

V.        While your Jalapeno cheddar cheese burger is cooking, now is a good time to dispose of any trash and place used utensils in the sink and prepare to enjoy your meal.

a.   Go to the refrigerator and remove your garnishing items such as sliced tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, mayonnaise, catsup, mustard, or anything you like.

b.   Grab a clean plate and utensils and your choice of bun, and drink and wait for the timer to go off.

c.   Once the timer goes off quickly and safely unplug the grill by firmly grabbing the plug and pulls outward.

d.   Carefully open the grill top using a potholder to the fullest position.

e.   Using the spatula remove your patty from the bottom grill and place it on your bun and fix to your liking.

     

As you can see this was a very simple recipe that was quick and easy to make leaving little to clean-up and lots to enjoy.