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Crumble beef in a large mixing bowl.
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Add dried onion soup mix, garlic, barbecue sauce, egg and dry bread crumbs and combine gently but thoroughly.
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Divide meat mixture into 8 equal-sized balls.
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With moistened hands, gently press meat balls into 3/4 inch thick patties, shaping the edges to keep the patties round.
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Using the handle of a wooden mixing spoon, make a hole in the center of the pattie.
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Make sure that the hole is completely through the pattie.
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Preheat barbecue to High heat (400 F).
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Lightly oil the grill with a vegetable oil.
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Place patties on grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, then turn over and cook for 3 minutes.
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Place 1 slice of cheese on each pattie, making a 1 inch square hole in the center of the cheese to expose the hole in the pattie, and continue to cook until the hole in the pattie closes completely.
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You may also test for doneness by inserting a thermometer sideways into the center of the pattie and it should read 160F.
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Serve on lightly toasted bun of your choice.
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Lightly spread some butter on each side, then spread some mayo.
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Slice some onions and tomatoes and layer on the burger pattie.
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If desired add some lettuce, hamburger relish and mustard.
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This recipe makes 8 - 4 ounce patties.
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NOTE: You may also fry these patties in a frying pan or on a griddle.
