For 6x burgers:

3/4 c minced onion

2 T butter

1.25 lbs lean ground beef

~0.5 cup breadcrumbs

2 Tb butter

1.5 t salt

.125 t pepper

.125 t thyme

1 egg

1 Tb butter and 1 Tb oil

cook onion slowly in butter for 10 min until tender but not browned. place in mixing bowl.

add beef, breadcrumbs butter, seasonings and egg to bowl and mix vigorously. form into 6 patties 3/4 inch thick

cover with wax paper and put in fridge.

just befor sauteing, roll patties lightly in flour shake off excess.

place butter and oil in skillet over moderly high heat. when butter foam begins to subside, saute the patties for 2 to 3 min on each side, depnding on wheter you like your hamburgers rare med or well done