1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup regular or nonalcoholic beer
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 rye or whole wheat hamburger buns, split
ketchup, if desired
pickle planks, if desired
Heat coals or gas grill. Mix all ingredients except buns and cheese. Shape mixture into 6 patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
Grill patties uncovered about 4 inches from medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center and juice is clear. Add buns, cut sides down, for last 4 minutes of grilling or until toasted. Top burgers with ketchup and pickle planks; serve on buns.
Makes 6 servings.