The All-American Bacon Cheeseburger

you've come to the right place if you're looking for a juicy bacon cheeseburger that captures everything right about American burger-making!

Prep/ Total time: 30 min.    Makes: 4 servings

• 2 Tbs. finely chopped onion
• 2 Tbs. ketchup
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. steak sauce
• 1/4 tsp. cider vinegar
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
• 8 cooked bacon strips

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:

• lettuce leaves
• tomato
• onion
• pickle slices

1. In a large bowl, combine the 1st 7 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 4 patties.
2. Grill burgers, covered, over med. heat or broil 3 in. from the heat for about 4-7 min. on each side or until a thermometer reaches 160 degrees and juices run clear. Top with cheese. Grill 1 min. longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with bacon and toppings of your choice.