Grilled Onion Cheeseburgers

Prep and cooking: 35 to 45 min | Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 large yellow or white onions, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
• 1-2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
• 4 white or whole wheat hamburger buns or Kaiser rolls, split
• 3 ounces crumbled or shredded cheese (blue cheese, smoked mozzarella, goat cheese, feta, etc.)*

Instructions

1. Combine ground beef, thyme and garlic in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into eight 1/2 inch thick patties. Brush both sides of onion slices with oil. Place patties and onion slices on grill over medium, ash-covered coals.
2. Grill patties, uncovered, 11 to 13 minutes to medium (160 degrees F) doneness until no longer pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally. Grill onions 15 to 20 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally and brushing with oil. Season patties with salt and pepper, as desired.
3. Add desired cheese to burgers about 1 minute before removing from grill. Place cheese-topped burgers on bottom of each bun and top with 1/2 of grilled onions. Close sandwiches. Cover and refrigerate remaining 4 burgers and onions.

Notes

* Any type of sliced cheese may also be used to top burgers, including Cheddar, Swiss, provolone and Gouda.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Cattlemens Beef Board