bbq burgers

makes 75 burgers

burgers:
15 lbs. ground beef
8 eggs
3 c. bread crumbs
1 c. parsley
garlic powder
1/2 c. dried onions
grated cheese (2 handfuls)

mix above ingredients and form into patties.  brown in oven or on grill.  cook in sauce 1 hour 350 degrees in oven.

sauce:
1 large can ketchup (7 lb. 4 oz.) about 10 cups
1 bag chopped frozen onions (12 oz.)
1 c. butter (can use a lot less, or not use any at all)
3/4 c. vinegar
1 3/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. lemon juice
3/4 c. dried parsley
1 1/2 tbsp. dried mustard
5 c. water
1/3 c. worcestershire sauce
a little hot sauce

brown onions in butter or small amount of water lightly.  simmer for 30 minutes.  add browned hamburgers and bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.

*original recipe from dan pyle's grandma.

**we didn't use any butter when we made it and liked it that way.