Barbecued Burgers

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Grill: 15 min. MAKES: 6 servings

Ingredients

• SAUCE:
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• BURGERS:
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/4 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
• 6 hamburger buns, split
• Toppings of your choice

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Set aside 1 cup barbecue sauce to serve with burgers.
2. In a large bowl, combine the egg, oats, 1/4 cup of the remaining barbecue sauce, onion salt, garlic salt, pepper and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties.
3. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°, basting with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce during the last 5 minutes. Serve on buns with toppings of your choice and reserved barbecue sauce. Yield: 6 servings.