Hamburger

This is a variation of Bob's dad's -- Bill Combs -- recipe.

2 lbs. ground meat (1 lb. ground beef, 1 lb. meatloaf mix -- beef, veal, pork)

1 large onion, chopped

3/4 c. bread crumbs

1 tbsp. sage

1 tbsp. dry mustard

1 tsp. pepper (or to your taste)

1 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce

2 eggs

3/4 c. milk (add in 1/4 c. increments, if the mixture looks soggy, don't add the last 1/4 c.)

1/4/ c. Worcestershire sauce

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well -- I use some gloves and just dive in. Grill or fry a tablespoon of the mixure and taste. Adjust seasonings then form into patties but do not compress. It cooks better when the patties are somewhat loosely formed.