Your great local American burger could win $50,000

Whoa!  Burgers and money - what could be more awesome?!?!

Here's the burger/money scoop:

Do you make a great burger that represents where you grew up, the community you live in or your heritage?

The folks at Sutter Home winery in Napa Valley, Calif., are seeking the great local American burger -- and will pay $50,000 when they find it.

All that is required is a creative recipe.

Only beef burgers are considered for the $50,000 grand prize. The winning alternative burger -- made with turkey, lamb, chicken, fish, pork or vegetables, provided it can be served in the form of a ground patty on a bun or other bread -- receives $10,000.

Here's some advice from www.sutterhome.com.

• For beef burgers, the lower the fat content, the less flavor and the tougher the cooked patty. Ground chuck, usually around 24% fat, or other fatty cuts make the best patties.

• Because any ground meat dries out quickly, purchase boneless meat and grind or mince it just before cooking, or buy freshly ground meat from a reliable butcher.

• Choose a good name for your burger to get the attention of the contest judges.

Enter at www.sutterhome.com