The Club 21 Burger

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground sirloin or beef
• 2 tablespoons Crisco (or 4 TBS duck fat)
• 1 teaspoon ground fennel
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
• 1 whole egg
• 4 tablespoons onions, minced

Directions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl add the beef, Crisco or duck fat, fennel, cayenne pepper, ground pepper, thyme, rosemary, egg and onion.

2. 2

   Mix until all ingredients are incorporated evenly.

3. 3

   Divide the beef mixture into four, 8-ounce burgers.

4. 4

   Pack and shape them tightly.

5. 5

   On a hot grill place the burger and cook for approximately 4 1/2 minutes on each side for a medium rare temperature (cook longer for a more well-done burger if desired.)

6. 6

   Serve on a bun.