Grilled Beef Patties

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 lb ground beef
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp finely chopped onion
• 2 tbsp finely chopped green pepper
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Basting Mixture:

• 1/2 cup ketchup,
• 1/4 cup water and
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp brown sugar,
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 tbsp hot pepper sauce

Method:

1. Mix all Basting Mixture ingredients, stir well to blend. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, egg and onion. Add green pepper, soy sauce, and ketchup. Mix half and half and cornstarch. Add to meat mixture, mixing to blend well.
3. Form portions of meat to even, rather thick meat patties. Place patties on preheated barbecue grill. Broil 3 to 4 inches from source of heat, basting with sauce and turning patties over from time to time for even browning. Grill 12-15 minutes total.
4. Serve with remaining Basting Mixture.