Beef Burgers With Caramelized Onions

Title: BEEF BURGERS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Categories: Grbeef

Yield: 4 servings

1/3 c Bulgur

2 ts Olive oil

4 c Onion (s), sliced (4 med)

2 ts Sugar

2 ts Balsamic vinegar

Salt to taste

3/4 lb Lean ground beef

2 tb Tomato paste

1/4 c Parsley, chopped

1/4 ts Black pepper

4 Hamburger buns

Split and toasted

Lettuce

In a small bowl, combine the bulgur with 1/2 cup warm

water; let stand for 30 min, or until the bulgur is

tender and the water is absorbed.

In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over low heat.

Add onions and sugar; saute until the onions are

15 min. Stir in

1/4 cup

water and vinegar. Season with salt and keep warm.

Prepare the grill or preheat the broiler. In a medium

bowl, combine the bulgur, beef, tomato paste, parsley,

1/2 tsp salt and pepper; mix thoroughly but lightly.

Shape into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Grill over

high heat or broil on a lightly oiled rack until

browned and cooked through, about 5 min per side. Blot

the patties with paper towels. Place each patty on a

bun, top with the caramelized onions and garnish with

lettuce.

eating Well Recipe Rescue Cookbook ISBN 1-884943-01-2

pg 149 --