NGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 pounds ground chuck or ground round
3 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons grated onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
2 tablespoons tomato juice
seasoned salt and pepper
sliced tomatoes, optional
sliced pickles, optional
sliced onion, optional
lettuce, optional
condiments, as desired

PREPARATION:
Prepare a grill for high heat.

Combine the beef with bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, grated onion, garlic powder, and tomato juice. Shape the meat into 4 to 5 large patties. Sprinkle both sides of burgers lightly with seasoned salt and pepper.

Put burgers on a lightly oiled grill over the prepared coals and grill for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until done as desired. Serve on split toasted buns with your choice of sliced vegetables and condiments.

Serves 4 to 5.