Beef 'n' Pork Burgers

Quick Cooking

SERVINGS: 8

4 bacon strips, diced
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 to 3 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
8 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Mayonnaise, lettuce leaves and tomato slices

In a small skillet, cook bacon, onion and garlic over medium heat until the bacon is crisp; drain and place in a small bowl. Stir in the bread crumbs, egg, water, parsley, salt, marjoram, paprika and pepper. Crumble beef and pork over the mixture and mix well. Shape into eight 3/4-in.-thick patties.

Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink. Serve on buns with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato. Yield: 8 servings.