A Burger for Brad: Barbecue Burger Deluxe

• 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small red onion, half finely chopped, half thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (a few drops)
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (eyeball it)
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Franks Red Hot
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste (eyeball it)
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon grill seasoning, such as McCormicks Montreal Steak Seasoning (a palmful)
• Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling
• 1/2 pound Cheddar cheese, sliced
• 4 crusty rolls, plain or onion flavor, split and toasted
• Leaf lettuce
• Sliced beefsteak tomatoes
• 1 cup steak sauce, such as A.1.

1. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over high heat.
2. Place the beef in a bowl with the garlic and the finely chopped onions.
3. In a small bowl, mix the liquid smoke, Worcestershire, hot sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, and grill seasoning.
4. Pour the mixture over the meat and add a drizzle of EVOO.
5. Combine the ingredients and form 4 1-inch-thick patties.
6. Cook for 5 minutes on each side.
7. Top with the cheese and let it melt during the last minute or two of cooking.
8. Place the meat on the toasted roll bottoms and top with lettuce, tomato, and the thinly sliced red onions.
9. Pour steak sauce on the roll tops and set into place.
10. Serve the burgers with fancy chips.

ground sirloin, garlic, red onion, liquid smoke, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, grill seasoning, extravirgin olive oil, cheddar cheese, crusty rolls, lettuce, beefsteak tomatoes, steak sauce

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/a-burger-for-brad-barbecue-burger-deluxe-374468 (may not work)