Backyard Beer Burgers

By SaraB

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
• 1/4 cup beer (or burgundy)
• 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 6 rye or whole wheat hamburger buns, split
• Ketchup, if desired
• Pickle planks, if desired

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Heat coals or gas grill. Mix all ingredients except buns and cheese. Shape mixture into 6 patties, about 3/4 inch thick.

Grill patties uncovered about 4 inches from medium heat 10-15 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center and juice is clear. Add buns, cut sides down, for last 4 minutes of grilling or until toasted. Top burgers with ketchup and pickle planks, serve on buns.

Per serving:

Calories: 340 (160 from fat)
Fat: 18g (7g sat)
Cholesterol: 65mg
Sodium: 700mg
Carbohydrate: 22g (dietary fiber 3g)
Protein 25g