Everything Burgers

If you want to add a little zip to your hamburgers and cut down on the condiment mess, try this beef mixture.  My husband is a good grill chef, and these are quick and easy; we enjoyed them with a chopped salad with Honey French Dressing and my version of pineapple ambrosia, a combination of fresh or canned pineapple chunks, some maraschino cherries and a sprinkle of coconut.    I had homemade Whole Wheat Mustard Buns; one of our favorite bun recipes, in the freezer; I make them up to have on hand just for the grilling season.                 

                            Everything Burgers

  1 ½    pounds  lean ground beef

  3        tablespoons  Ketchup -- or chili sauce

  3        tablespoons  dill pickle relish -- drained

  1 ½    tablespoons  spicy brown mustard

     ¼     Teaspoon  salt

     ¼     Teaspoon  pepper

  6         slices  American Cheese Slices -- (3/4-ounce each)

  6         Hamburger Buns

             Lettuce Leaves -- optional

Heat gas grill to medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.

Combine all burger ingredients in bowl; mix gently to combine. Form into 6 burger patties, about 4 1/2 ounces each.

Place burgers onto grill. Grill, turning once, 5-10 minutes, as desired. Top each burger with a slice of cheese; continue grilling until cheese is slightly melted.

Place lettuce onto bottom half of buns, if desired. Top with burgers and top half of bun.

Yield:  "6 sandwiches"