Grilled Onion Cheeseburgers
Grilled Onion Cheeseburgers
Grilled onions give these burgers a deep savory flavor. The trick is having patience as the onions caramalize on the grill.This recipe is courtesy of Beef - It's What's For Dinner.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Total time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (93% lean or leaner)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1-1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 large onion, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 white or whole wheat hamburger buns or kaiser rolls, split
- 3 ounce shredded or crumbled cheese (such as smoked mozzarella, goat cheese, feta, or blue cheese)
Directions
- Combine Ground Beef, thyme and garlic in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
- Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties.
- Brush both sides of onion slices with oil.
- Place onions on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.
- Grill 15 to 20 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally and brushing with oil.
- (Grilling times for onions remain the same on gas grill.)
- Grill patties in center of grid, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium-heat on preheated gas grill 7 to 9 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally.
- Season burgers with salt and pepper, as desired.
- Place one burger on bottom of each bun; top evenly with cheese and grilled onions.
- Close sandwiches.