Tasty ground beef patties cooked in an easy, homemade barbecue sauce.

Barbecue Hamburger Patties

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup tomato ketchup
1/2 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1. Combine ground beef, chopped onion, and salt. Shape the mixture into patties, each about 3/4-inch thick. Brown in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning once. Cover and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes; drain.
2. Mix ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Pour the sauce over the patties. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, basting occasionally.

Makes 6 servings.