Uncle Bill's Hamburger Patties

Uncle Bill's Hamburger Patties
INGREDIENTS

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup crushed soda crackers or 1⁄2 cup fine dry breadcrumb
• 3⁄4 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 tablespoons hickory barbecue sauce
• 6 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)

DIRECTIONS

• In a large mixing bowl, mix together ground round, beaten eggs, onions, soda crackers, garlic powder, salt, pepper and barbecue sauce. Mix until well incorporated.
• Weigh out hamburger patties to 6 - 7 ounce each.
• Press together and flatten to about 3 1/2" in diameter or use a mold.
• The patties should be about 3/4" thick.
• Using a round wooden spoon handle (about 1/4" round), make a hole in the center of the hamburger pattie.
• In a frying pan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
• Place 3 patties into the hot oil and fry for about 2 to 3 minutes, the hole will begin to close.
• Turn patty over and continue to fry for about 2 to 3 minutes.
• The hole that was made in the pattie will fill in when the hamburger is cooked through properly.
• Check for doneness to make sure there is no pink showing.
• NOTE: If the burger mixture does not hold together when squeezed, add some milk and mix to blend.
• Serve in a nice large bun that is warmed and buttered with a spread of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, a slice of sweet onion, a slice of a large tomato, and a leaf of lettuce. Enjoy !