Grilled Backyard Burgundy Burgers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (at least 80%)
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup Burgundy wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
ketchup, if desired
pickle, planks if desired

Preparation

In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except buns, ketchup and pickles. Cover and refrigerate for a half hour to blend the flavors (not necessary, but recommended).
Shape mixture into 6 patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
Heat gas or charcoal grill.
Place patties on grill rack over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160\u00b0F.
Add buns, cut sides down, for last 4 minutes of grilling or until toasted.
Top burgers with ketchup and pickle planks; serve on buns.