Ground pork adds an extra dimension to these juicy grilled burgers. I depend on them time and again for summer fun.
—SHARON ADAMCZYK WIND LAKE, WI
START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS
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 and tomato slices
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 burgers, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve on buns with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato.