3 lb. ground beef
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, minced
2 garlic cloves, squeezed through a garlic press
1 egg
1 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. seasoned salt (I like Johnny's)
1 tsp. paprika
about 1/2 to 3/4 bottle barbecue sauce (you can use your favorite kind, but I like Sweet Baby Ray's Honey BBQ)
large sesame or onion buns

CONDIMENTS SUCH AS:

ketchup
mustard
mayonnaise
avocado
pickles
lettuce
peppers
shredded cabbage or slaw
onion rings
tomato slices

Sauté onion, celery, and garlic in a small skillet in olive oil until soft and opaque. Let cool until you can touch the onion mix without burning your hands.

Mix in a medium bowl with hamburger, egg, pepper, salt, and paprika. I recommend using your hands because it really mixes it up. You will know it is just right when it appears to form a ball like dough. Form into large patties, about 8.

Barbecue on low, brushing the patties with your favorite barbecue sauce until thoroughly cooked. Enjoy!

Submitted by: Rhianen McDonald