Beer Butter Sliders

1 pound grass fed ground beef 1/2 cup beer 2 tbsp butter softened 1 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp fresh cracked pepper 1/2 cup pre-cooked chopped bacon 1/2 tsp. dried leaf basil 1/2 tsp. dried leaf thyme 1 small onion, sliced, separated in rings Lettuce and tomato slices grape seed oil for frying 8 small kaiser – style rolls Mayo - optional

In medium bowl, mix beef, beer, butter, salt, pepper, spices and bacon. Mix well and shape into eight small patties. Pre-heat a large skillet, add enough grape seed oil to lightly cover bottom of pan. Cook patties over medium heat about 10 minutes until done as desired, turning frequently. Place on bottom half of rolls. Slather top of bun with mayo. Top with onions, lettuce and tomatoes.