Burgers

Add ketchup, mustard, and your favorite pickles at the table.

2 1/2  pounds (85 percent lean) ground beef  

 Salt and pepper, to taste  

4  ounces sharp cheddar, thinly sliced  

4  hamburger rolls or English muffins  

1  medium tomato, sliced  

1/2  sweet onion, thinly sliced  

1. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for medium-high heat. Form the beef into six patties about 3/4- to 1-inch thick, taking care not to handle them too much. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2. Grill the burgers for 3 to 6 minutes on a side or until nicely browned on the outside and just about done to your liking on the inside. Set aside 2 burgers for the calzones.

3. Top the remaining 4 burgers with cheese, cover the grill, and cook 1 minute more or until the cheese melts.

4. Grill the rolls until lightly toasted. Place the burgers on the rolls with tomato and onion slices. Lisa Zwirn