Grilled Burgers

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   Preheat a grill to medium high and oil the grates.

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   Place the ground beef in a medium mixing bowl.

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   Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper.

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   Add a few dashes of Tabasco sauce, then with your hands, mix the meat and seasoning well.

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   Form the meat into six 1-inch-thick patties and place on the grill.

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   Cover and cook 3 minutes, then rotate, leaving them on the same side, and cook 3 more minutes.

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   Flip and repeat on the other side.

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   Meanwhile, slice the rolls in half and spread each cut side with 1/2 tablespoon butter.

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   Grill the rolls, cut-side down, until lightly toasted.

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    Build the burgers with assorted toppings.

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    Sauteed Mushrooms

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    Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 pound sliced mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook 2 minutes.

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    Add 2 to 3 tablespoons broth or wine and cook 6 to 8 more minutes.

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    Caramelized Onions

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    Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a skillet over low heat.

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    Add 2 large sliced red onions and 3 to 4 tablespoons brown sugar.

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    Cook until caramelized, tossing occasionally, about 20 minutes.

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    Pico de Gallo

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    Finely chop 5 plum tomatoes, 1/2 large onion, 3 jalapeno peppers and 1 bunch cilantro.

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    Toss with the juice of 1/2 lime, and salt to taste.

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    Bacon

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    Cook over medium-high heat until crisp.

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    Photograph by Kana Okada

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.