Recipes

Classic Burgers

Ingredients

1 ½ lb ground beef chuck (80% lean)

1 tsp salt

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

¾ tsp freshly ground pepper

4 slices sharp cheddar cheese

4 large sesame hamburger buns, split

½ thousand island BBQ dressing (recipe follows)

4 thick slices large tomato

4 thick slices large sweet onion

4 leaves lettuce

Directions

In medium bowl, gently mix together beef, salt, Worcestershire sauce and pepper.  Shape into 4 (4 inch thick) patties ¾ inch thick.  Heat grill.  Place burgers on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals; cover grill.  Grill 7 to 8 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center, turning once.  Top each burger with 1 slice cheese; grill 1 minute or until cheese has melted.  Place buns on grill; grill 30 to 60 seconds or until lightly toasted.  Spread each bun with 2 tbsp of the dressing.  Top burgers with tomato, onion and lettuce. 

Thousand Island BBQ Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise

¼ cup chili sauce

2 tablespoon smoky barbeque sauce

1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

In small bowl, stir together all ingredients until well blended