Sunday, November 8, 2009

Carmelized Onion Burgers from Southern Living

An excellent grilled burger from the Southern Living - Makes 4 burgers


4 medium onions sliced
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 hamburger buns, toasted
4 slices tomato
Leaf lettuce

Cook onions and sugar in hot oil over low heat 20 to 25 minutes until onion is caramelized, stirring often. Stir in the 1/4 cup water, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Set aside and keep warm.

Combine beef, parsley, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Shape into 4 patties.

Grill over medium-hot heat until beef is no longer pink.
Serve on buns with caramelized onions, tomato slices and lettuce.