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1 lb. gound beef
¼ cup mushrooms (can be fresh or dried which are rehydrated)
2 tablespoons dried onions
2 tablespoons fresh onion, chopped
1 tablespoon barbeque rub (for seasoning during grilling)
Mix meat with ingredients. Form into four half-inch patties. Grill 5 minutes; flip and baste with barbecue sauce and season with rub. Serve on toasted buns with sauce on the side.
ROOT BEER BARBECUE SAUCE:
1 cup root beer
1 cup ketchup
one-fourth cup fresh lemon juice
one-fourth cup orange juice
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 (packed) tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon mild-flavored molasses
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
one-half teaspoon grated lemon peel
one-half teaspoon ground ginger
one-half teaspoon garlic powder
one-half teaspoon onion powder
Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heart and simmer until thick. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate up to two weeks. Makes about 1-1/2 cups (Sauce from Bon Appetit, July, 2001)