Bacon Wrapped Burgers

submitted by Debbie Flinner of Canton

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 lbs. ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 small green pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. instant beef bouillon
• 6-7 bacon slices, cut in half

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients except bacon. Shape mixture into 6-7 patties, each about 1/4 inch thick.
2. Criss-cross 2 bacon halves on each patty, tucking ends under. Place patties on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
3. Cook uncovered in a 350° oven for 50 minutes. 6-7 servings.