3 lb. lean ground beef
1 large red onion, coarsely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
1/2 cup diced canned (drained) or fresh ripe tomatoes
5 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp. fresh basil, minced or 1 tsp. dry Italian seasoning
3/4 cup bread crumbs or Panko

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mixing thoroughly.

Form into 12 balls. Press to flatten. Extras may be layered between sheets of plastic wrap or wax paper and frozen.

Broil for 6 minutes 4 inches away from preheated broiler (set oven to broil and position rack 4 inches from heating element or flame). Alternatively, broil directly over white hot coals or gas flames on grill.

Turn over and broil for another 2-4 minutes, or until desired doneness in center. Thicker burgers will take longer to cook through to center.