Woofer Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef or ground beef
• 3/4 cup crushed saltine crackers
• 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
• 3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, break up ground round.

2. 2

   Add crushed saltine crackers and using your hands, mix until well mixed.

3. 3

   Add beaten eggs, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and using your hands, mix until all ingredients are incorporated.

4. 4

   Divide the mixture into 7 equal amounts (about 3.6 ounces each) and roughly form into patties.

5. 5

   Using a 3 inch diameter dish with 1 inch sides or a 3 inch diameter cookie cutter, rub interior with some olive oil.

6. 6

   Place the patty into the dish and using a drinking glass with a smooth bottom, press the patty down until it flattens nicely.

7. 7

   Turn upside down and remove the formed patty and continue with the remainder patties.

8. 8

   Preheat a frying pan to medium-high, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

9. 9

   Using a wooden spoon with 1/4 inch round handle, make a hole in the center of each patty.

10. 10

    Place the patties into the frying pan and cook for about 3 minutes.

11. 11

    Turn over and continue to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the hole in the center fully closes. The burger is now properly cooked.

12. 12

    Remove to a platter to cool and serve a portion to the woofers.