Grilled Backyard Beer Burgers

 

1 1/2

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1

small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)

1/4

cup regular or nonalcoholic beer

1

tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

6

rye or whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Ketchup, if desired

Pickle planks, if desired

• 1 Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except buns, ketchup and pickles. Shape mixture into 6 patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
• 2 Place patties on grill rack over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160ºF. Add buns, cut sides down, for last 4 minutes of grilling or until toasted.
• 3 Top burgers with ketchup and pickle planks; serve on buns.