Barbecued Hamburgers
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You can make this dish ahead and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. Try the sauce on other kinds of hamburgers as well. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef 2 small yellow onions, peeled and finely chopped 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 3 medium-size tomatoes, peeled and chopped OR 1 can (1-pound) tomatoes,     chopped, with their juice In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, milk, salt, and pepper. Add the beef and half the chopped onions. Mix well and shape the mixture into 6 patties, each about 1 inch thick. Heat the oil in a heavy 12-inch skillet over moderate heat for about 1 minute. Add the patties and cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes on each side. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining onions, the vinegar, chili powder, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, and tomatoes. Pour the mixture over the patties and cook, uncovered, for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.