Beef And Pork Burgers

Original cookbook page 190

Hearty burgers made with a combination of ground beef and ground pork, featuring bacon, onion, and seasoned breadcrumbs for extra flavor.

Ingredients

• 4 bacon strips, diced
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 2 to 3 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 8 hamburger buns, split and toasted
• Mayonnaise, lettuce leaves, red onion, and tomato slices

Instructions

1. In a small skillet, cook bacon, onion and garlic over medium heat until the bacon is crisp; drain and place in a small bowl. Stir in the bread crumbs, egg, water, parsley, salt, marjoram, paprika and pepper. Crumble beef and pork over the mixture and mix well. Shape into eight 3/4-in.-thick patties.
2. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve on buns with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato.