Savory Beef Burgers

1 lb Ground (85% lean)

2 tb Onion, minced

1 tb Italian seasoning, crushed

1/4 ts Each: ground Cumin, cracked

/black pepper, salt 8 ea Bibb Lettuce leaves

8 sl Tomato, 1/4 inch thick

4 sl Red Onion Rings, thin

Combine ground beef, onion, mustard, Italian seasoning, cumin, pepper and salt, mixing lightly but thoroughly. divide beef mixture into 4 equal portions shape into 1/2 inch thick patties, 4 inches in diameter. Place patties on rack in broiler pan so surface of meat is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil 10 minutes or to desired doneness, turning once. Place 2 or 3 lettuce leaves on each of 4 plates; top with 2 tomato slices, 2 onion rings and 1 burger. Source: The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi. Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1994 Typed for your Enjoyment by Tony Burke, Natchez, Mississippi tony.burke@trinity.org