Bacon Dijon Mustard Green Onion Stuffed Burger

Makes 4 servings.

Preheat grill to medium.

In a bowl combine beef , garlic , hot sauce and salt and pepper to taste , being careful not to over-mix.

Warm a skillet over medium heat.

Keep heat on skillet and fry a pinch of the beef to test seasoning.

Adjust seasoning , if needed , then form 8 thin patties about 1 / 2-inch thick and set aside.

Saut onions , using 1 tablespoon of twisted butter bacon , dijon mustard & green onion butter in skillet until tender , or about 5 minutes.

Place onions in a bowl to cool.

Form a spoonful of butter mixture into a ball , then place in the center of 4 patties then top with a spoonful of the onions.

Top each with another patty and seal the edges.

Grill burgers over medium-high heat , flipping once until desired doneness is reached , approximately 4 minutes each side for medium.

Serve in buns with garnishes.

Alternative: in a medium skillet over medium-high heat , sear the burgers 4 minutes on each side.

ground beef, garlic clove, hot sauce, salt & freshly ground black pepper, onion, butter, hamburger buns, lettuce