Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 12 slices cooked bacon,(2 slices per burger), optional
  • 6 hamburger buns
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 pounds (80/20) ground chuck
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chili sauce
  • 3 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 large Vidalia or yellow onion, optional
  • Sliced sharp cheddar cheese, white or yellow American, Swiss or your favorite cheese, optional
  • Mayonnaise
  • Ketchup
  • Mustard
  • Sliced dill or sweet pickles
  • Thick sliced tomato
  • Lettuce

Instruction

  • Preheat grill to high.
  • Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp, drain on paper towels and set aside.
  • Brush the inside of the buns with the melted butter, stack back together and wrap to keep fresh. Set aside and reserve the remaining butter.
  • Using a fork, mix together the ground beef, salt, pepper, chili sauce and iced water. Divide the meat evenly into 6 even balls, and handling as little as possible, shape into equal sized patties.
  • Make a slight indentation in the top and brush the top of the meat patties lightly with the remaining melted butter.
  • Cut onion into 6 thick slices, keeping the rings intact.
  • Oil the grill grate.
  • Place the burgers, indented butter side up, and the onions on the hot grill and grill with the lid open for about 4 minutes.
  • Place the buns, butter side down, on the top rack or over indirect heat.
  • Brush the other side of the burger with the butter, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper and turn, cooking for another 4-5 minutes for medium, or until done.
  • For a cheeseburger, cook 4 minutes, flip the burger, grill for about 2 minutes, add the cheese, close the lid on the grill, and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and burger cooked through.
  • Add mayonnaise on both sides of the bun. Add burgers to bottom buns and top with ketchup, mustard, pickles, one of the grilled onions, a thick slice of tomato, and lettuce.
  • Serve with a side of baked beans, potato salad and some grilled corn on the cob. Devour.