Smoky Bacon Burgers

By luvmybuttonsnbows

You may prepare the meat patties ahead, cover and refrigerate until ready to cook. If desired, patties may be cooked over a charcoal grill.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. very lean ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 to 1 tsp. liquid smoke flavoring
• 4 slices bacon
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 tomato slices
• 4 toasted hamburger buns

Preparation

Step 1

Combine beef, egg, onion, salt, pepper and liquid smoke, blending well. Divide into quarters. Shape each quarter into a thick patty. Wrap a strip of bacon around outside of each patty. Hold with a toothpick. Place burgers on oiled broiler rack. Broil 5 to 6 inches from source of heat for 5 to 8 min. on each side or until meat is done to your liking. To serve, put lettuce and tomato on toasted hamburger buns. Top with cooked patties (removing toothpicks first).