Grilled Backyard Beer Burgers

By Jackie618

Recipe from Betty Crocker

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
• 1/4 cup regular or nonalcoholic beer
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 6 rye or whole wheat hamburger buns, split
• Ketchup, if desired
• Pickle planks, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except buns, ketchup and pickles. Shape mixture into 6 patties, about 3/4 inch thick.

2. Place patties on grill rack over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160ºF. Add buns, cut sides down, for last 4 minutes of grilling or until toasted.

3. Top burgers with ketchup and pickle planks; serve on buns.