The Classic Hamburger

With the Fourth of July coming in just three days...I know you all are going to be grilling and nothing is more Fourth of Julyish than the classic burger...

The invention of placing a cooked ground-beef patty between a toasted bun is viewed as genius by many. America's favorite snack might even be considered a national treasure. I think it should be anyway.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 pound(s) ground chuck or sirloin
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 large egg
• 4 slice(s) Cheddar cheese
• 1 large onion , sliced in rings
• 4 onion rolls, halved and toasted
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 dill-pickle chips

DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare patties: In a medium bowl, mix ground beef, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and egg. Use your hands to form 4 equally sized patties.
2. Cook burgers and onions: In large skillet, cook patties over high heat, about 4 minutes for medium or 5 minutes for well done, turning once midway through. Place 1 slice cheese atop each burger and cook 1 more minute. Remove patties from skillet and place on wire rack. Reduce heat to medium, add onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
3. Assemble sandwiches: On bottom half of each roll, place 1 burger and top with tomato, lettuce, pickles, and onions. Cover with top of roll. Serve with ketchup.

Enjoy! Grill well my friends!