Make the marinade:

• In a small bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients. Mix thoroughly.
• In a medium or large mixing bowl, add the ground meat. Pour the marinade over the ground meat. Add in the onions and corn. Mix thoroughly without over mixing.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

  Note: The meat can be marinated up to overnight.

1 to 2 Hours Later... Make the patties.

Preheat a gas grill 450F to 550F degrees.

• Divide the seasoned ground meat into 8 equal portions:

  Note: You can make larger burgers but will need to cook 2 to 4 minutes longer).
• Coat palm of hands with olive oil. Shape each portion into rounds.Flatten into patty shapes about 1/4 inches thick. Use fingers to slightly indent the middle of the burger.

  Note: I dip my palm into the olive while shaping the rounds as needed and I shape them while the meat is still cold. Indenting the middle of the burger allows for even cooking.

Let's Grill the Patties/Burgers:

• Place the patties on the hot grill. Keep covered until ready to flip. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes, until the patties release from the grill grates using a grilling spatula. Flip and cook the second side 5 to 6 minutes.

  Note: If using cheese, add it during the last minute of the cook time.
• Turn off the grill. Transfer the patties to a platter annd serve as desired. I serve these without buns and with a side of brown rice and black beans and any vegetables you prefer. Enjoy!