Western BBQ Burgers

• 3 pounds Ground Beef, 80/20
• 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Your Favorite BBQ Rub (or 2 Tsp Seasoned Salt)
• 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 1/4 cups Water, Ice Cold
• 1 whole Large Sweet Onion, Sliced To 1/3" (six Slices)
• Kosher Salt And Black Pepper
• Canola Or Vegetable Oil
• 6 slices Medium Cheddar Cheese
• 6 whole Buns
• 6 Tablespoons Your Favorite BBQ Sauce

1. Put the beef, BBQ seasoning, soy sauce and water in a large mixing bowl.
2. Use your hands to mix the ingredients very well.
3. Yes, its messy.
4. Divide the meat into six equal portions and form them into evenly-sized patties 1/2 thick patties (about six inches in diameter).
5. Sprinkle both sides of each patty with pepper.
6. Use your index finger to put a hole in the center of each patty and set them aside.
7. Season both sides of each onion slice lightly with salt and pepper, being careful to leave the rings intact.
8. Lightly oil both side of each onion slice.
9. Start your grill and prepare for direct and indirect cooking (heat to one side) over a medium-hot fire (375-400 degrees ).
10. Grill the onions over direct heat for about two minutes per side, then move them to the cooler side of the grill.
11. Lightly oil both sides of each burger.
12. Grill the burgers over direct heat for three minutes.
13. Flip the burgers and cook them another three minutes.
14. Move the burgers to the cooler side of the grill and top each with a slice of cheese and a grilled onion slice.
15. Toast the buns over direct heat.
16. Assemble the burgers, topping each one with a tablespoon of your favorite BBQ sauce.
17. Serve and enjoy!

ground beef, rub, soy sauce, water, sweet onion, kosher salt, vegetable oil, cheddar cheese, buns, your favorite bbq sauce

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/western-bbq-burgers/ (may not work)