| 1 x Garlic clove minced | | 2 tbl Finely-chopped onion | | 2 tbl Catsup | | 1 tbl Steak sauce | | 1 tbl Worcestershire sauce | | 1 tsp Sugar | | 1 tsp Cooking oil | | 1 tsp Vinegar | | 4 dsh Hot pepper sauce to taste | | 1 lb Lean ground beef | | 14 tsp Salt | | 1/4 tsp Pepper | | 4 x Hamburger buns split, toasted | | Lettuce leaves (optional) | | American cheese slices (optional) | | Tomato slices (optional) | | Pickle slices (optional) | | Red onion slices (optional) |
| | For sauce , in a small saucepan combine the garlic or onion , catsup, steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, cooking oil, vinegar , and hot pepper sauce. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside. | | For burgers, in a medium mixing bowl combine the ground beef , salt and pepper; mix well. Shape meat mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. | | To cook by indirect grill method: In a covered grill arrange preheated coals around a drip pan. Test for medium heat above the pan. Place meat on the grill rack over the drip pan. cover and grill for 20 to 24 minutes, or until no pink remains, turning once halfway through grilling time and brushing frequently with sauce. | | To cook by direct grill method: Grill meat on the grill rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 14 to 18 minutes, or until no pink remains, turning once halfway through grilling time and brushing frequently with sauce. | | To serve, split and toast the buns on the grill. Serve patties in buns with cheese , lettuce , tomato , onion and pickle , if desired. | | Comments: Let everyone select the desired accompaniments - lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese and pickles - for these basic burgers served with a catsup-based sauce. | | Serving Ideas : Serve with corn on the cob. |
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