Burgers with Grilled Onions

Classic Ground Beef burgers with a classic topping of grilled onions. Old school is making a comeback

Burgers with Grilled Onions
Photos courtesy of Beef. It's What’s For Dinner

4 ingredients

4 servings

30 minutes

Nutrition information per serving using 80% lean ground beef: 448 Calories; 193.5 Calories from fat; 21.5g Total Fat (7.9 g Saturated Fat; 0.9 g Trans Fat; 1.4 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 9 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 101 mg Cholesterol; 323 mg Sodium; 26 g Total Carbohydrate; 0.6 g Dietary Fiber; 4.8 g Total Sugars; 35.5 g Protein; 0 g Added Sugars; 103.9 mg Calcium; 4.8 mg Iron; 542 mg Potassium; 0 mcg Vitamin D; 0.4 mg Riboflavin; 11.2 mg NE Niacin; 0.6 mg Vitamin B6; 3.3 mcg Vitamin B12; 313 mg Phosphorus; 7.7 mg Zinc; 36.8 mcg Selenium; 105.4 mg Choline.

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 pounds Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)

  • 1 large sweet onion, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices
  • 4 hamburger buns, split, toasted

Toppings:

  • Lettuce leaves,

  • tomato slices (optional)

Safe Handling Tips:

  • Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.

  • Separate raw meat from other foods.
  • Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
  • Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
  • Wash all produce prior to use.
  • Cook beef until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare steaks and roasts 160°F for ground beef.
  • Refrigerate food promptly.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Potassium, and Choline.

Cooking:

1. Lightly shape Ground Beef into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Brush onion with cooking spray.

2. Place patties and onion slices on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 13 to 14 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. Grill onions, 10 to 12 minutes or until tender, brushing with cooking spray and turning occasionally.

Cook's Tip: 

Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness. To toast buns, place cut sides down around outer edge of grid. Grill until lightly toasted.

3. Season burgers and onions with salt and pepper, as desired.

4. Line bottom of each bun with lettuce. Place burgers on top of lettuce. Top with tomatoes and grilled onions. Close bun.

Source: beefitswhatsfordinner.com