BEEF: The result of this burger will be so much better if sirloin steak, instead of ground beef, is used.

BACON BURGER WITH THE WORKS:

1 ¾ to 2 lbs ground sirloin or store-bought lean ground beef                          

1 onion, finely chopped

1 egg, lightly beaten                                                    

½ cup fresh breadcrumbs

2 tbsp. tomato paste                                                    

1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley                                

3 large red onions

6 slices bacon

6 then slices Cheddar cheese

6 large hamburger buns or ciabatta buns, halved and toasted                                                                         

12 slices tomatoes

Shredded lettuce

tomato ketchup, mustard to serve

salt & pepper to taste

cooking oil

***A piece of sirloin steak, bone removed and cut into cubes, can be easily grinded or minced in a food processor with steel blade attached***

Mix together beef, onion, egg, breadcrumbs, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Knead ingredients together a few times to mix well. Divide into 6 portions and form each into a burger patty.

Slice onions into thin rings and cook them in 1 tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until softened.  Push onions to one side of skillet and cook bacon until crisp.

Heat barbeque until hot and brush grill liberally with oil. Cook burgers for 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned and cooked to desired doneness. If using store-bought ground beef, cook until no longer pink inside, and do not leave it partially cooked.

Sandwich each hamburger bun with shredded lettuce, 2 slices tomato, burger patty and top this with a slice of cheese. Pile the onions, bacon, tomato ketchup and/or mustard on top.