Amazing Hamburger Patty

This particular burger is meant to be fried on the stove-top, but is equally at home on the grill. The patties turn out crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside, with an almost bbq sauce flavor. Guaranteed to be a hit.

Perfect for everyday dinners or a summertime backyard party.

Ingredients:

2 lb lean ground beef
1 yellow onion (sauteed)
1 red onion (chopped)
1 1/2 tbsp dark brown sugar
2 oz finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1/2 sleeve crackers (finely crushed)
1 tsp cayenne pepper (ground)
2 tsp salt (or to taste)

In a large skillet add olive oil to approximately 1/16 inch over medium high heat. When the oil is hot add yellow onions. The yellow onions will become the topping for your burgers.

While the onions are cooking until soft and slightly browned, start your patty mixture: In a large mixing bowl, preferably a baker's mixer, add ground beef and crackers. Mix on low until thoroughly blended, then add egg. When the ground beef and egg have become one, add your red onions; cayenne; salt; dark brown sugar and finally, add the parmesan slowly with the mixer on medium low.

When the onions have softened and browned, it is time to remove them from the pan - use a slotted spoon, all allow to "drip dry" for a few seconds before placing them into a bowl. In the same pan, add your patties three or four at a time (depending on size), but take care not to cover the entire bottom of the pan - we want a semi-crispy surface, and adding too many patties will cause a steam action, which is unwanted with this dish. When the bottoms of the patties have browned significantly it's time to flip them. At this point feel free to add your favorite cheese to the tops of your patties, being careful to not let the cheese melt into the pan.

For toasted buns, simply turn your oven onto broil, place buns on a cookie sheet and put into oven until golden brown, and remove. A good way to add an old fashioned texture and taste is to put the buns into the pan to soak up some of the oil, but keep in mind - it's a bit messy to eat.

Have yourself a great dinner!