COLEMAN ALL-AMERICAN HAMBURGER

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 lb. Coleman Natural Ground Beef
• 4 thick onion slices (red or other sweet onion)
• 4 thick tomato slices
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons bottled chili sauce or catsup
• 1/3 cup ice water
• 4 large onion rolls or sesame seed hamburger buns, split
• 4 large lettuce leaves or shredded lettuce

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat grill.
2. In a small bowl, combine the onion and tomato slices with the lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Turn to coat evenly and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine the meat, salt, pepper, chili sauce and ice water.
4. Using a fork, stir together until well mixed.
5. Then, using your hands, form the meat mixture into 4 patties each 1 inch thick
6. Set aside.
7. Place the onion rolls or hamburger buns, cut side down, on the grill; toast until just golden, 2-3 minutes.
8. Transfer buns to individual plates, cut side up, and brush the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil lightly over the toasted buns.
9. Grill the burgers until desired doneness
10. Place each burger on the bottom half of the toasted bun, top with a slice each of red onion and tomato, and sprinkle with a little of the lettuce. Cover with the top bun and serve immediately.