2 lb. lean ground beef
1 green bell pepper, minced
1/2 c. green onions, optional, chopped
1/2 c. yellow onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped fine or garlic powder to taste
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. paprika
Red pepper flakes or seeds, to taste
4 dashes hot sauce
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
6 hamburger buns, toasted
Sliced tomatoes
Sour cream

1. Combine the beef, green pepper, onions and garlic in a mixing bowl. Add the oregano, thyme, paprika, red pepper seeds, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Mix until blended. Shape the meat into 6 large patties.

2. Broil, fry, or grill the meat to desired doneness. Place the hamburgers on toasted buns and top with sliced tomatoes and sour cream. Serves 6.