Saturday, May 25, 2013

WESTERN BARBECUE BURGERS with BEER BARBECUE SAUCE

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup smokehouse-style barbecue sauce
1/4 cup brown ale
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
4 hamburger buns
8 slices thick-sliced bacon, crisp-cooked
Lettuce leaves
Sliced tomato

1. Prepare grill for direct cooking. Shape beef into 4 patties about 3/4-inch thick. Cover and refrigerate.

2. Combine barbecue sauce, ale, salt and black pepper in small saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute. Remove from heat; set aside.

3. Grill patties over medium-high heat, covered, 8 to 10 minutes {or uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes} until cooked through {160 degrees} or to desired degree of doneness, turning occasionally. Grill onion 4 minutes or until softened and slightly charred, turning occasionally.

4. Place patties on bottom halves of buns; top with onion, bacon and barbecue sauce mixture. Place lettuce and tomatoes on top halves of buns.
Serve open-faced on plate.

Makes 4 servings.

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