Hamburger Patties

Visits to my sister in Lancaster have begun to incorporate a meal of home-grilled burger patties made with local ingredients. DELISH.

Ingredients for patties:

• 3 lbs beef
• 1 small onion (or half a large one)
• ½ bulb of garlic
• 1.5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp pepper

For the burger:

• Buns
• Desired condiments
• Desired burger toppings (cucumbers, tomato, onion, etc)

Directions:

1. Peel the garlic. Mince garlic and onion fine
2. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Form patties about the size of the palm of your hand.
4. Heat charcoal grill 450-500 degrees.
   a. Rare: 4 minutes
   b. Medium-rare: 5 minutes
   c. Medium: 6-7 minutes
   d. Well-done: 8-9
5. Flip burgers at least once while cooking, or several times.
6. Toast buns on an upper rack for a couple of minutes.
7. Enjoy!

Makes approximately 9 patties

Adapted from simplyrecipes.com