All-American Hamburgers

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon steak sauce

1/4 teaspoon cider vinegar

1 pound ground beef

4 slices process American cheese

4 hamburger buns, split

8 cooked bacon strips

Optional toppings: lettuce leaves and tomato and onion slices

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.

Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 inches from the heat for five to seven minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees and juices run clear. Top with cheese. Grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with bacon and toppings of your choice. Yield: 4 servings.