Big Mouth 1/2 lb Applewood Burgers

• 3 lb ground beef
• 3 tbsp applewood seasoning
• 3 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp onion powder
• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp ground celery seed
• 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 salt and pepper
• 1 packages hamburger buns
• 1 bunch green leaf lettuce
• 1 tomato; sliced
• 1 red onion; shaved
• 1 mayonnaise; as needed
• 1 avocado; medium sliced
• 1 roasted red bell pepper; julienne
• 1 swiss cheese; as desired
• 1 horseradish sauce; as desired

1. Put beef in a large mixing bowl and spread beef up the sides of the bowl to expose maximum surface area.
2. Season with dried spices, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire.
3. Mix very thoroughly to spread spices evenly.
4. Add egg and breadcrumbs.
5. Mix thoroughly again.
6. Form into half pound patties, or as big or small as desired.
7. Make sure patties are compact so they don't fall apart.
8. Cook on a flat top grill, griddle or saute pan.
9. The bbq grill loses fat from dripping, therefore moisture and flavor.
10. Cooking technique for BBQ grilling is different.
11. Use very little vegetable oil to cover the surface of the pan.
12. Sear each side of the burger.
13. Bake at 300 for approximately 30 minutes or until thermometer reaches 155, or desired doneness.
14. Stack burger as follows...
15. Bun-mayo-lettuce-tomato-onion-burger-swiss-bell pepper-avocado-horseradish sauce-bun
16. Variations; Pretzel roll, telera, aioli, fresh herbs, mustard, parsley, caramelized or pickled onions or shallots, egg, bacon, bechamel,

ground beef, applewood seasoning, italian seasoning, onion, garlic, paprika, celery, worcestershire sauce, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, egg, salt, buns, green leaf lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayonnaise, avocado, red bell pepper, swiss cheese, horseradish sauce

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/357686-big-mouth-12-lb-applewood-burgers (may not work)