Grilled Onion Cheeseburgers

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 to 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
Salt and pepper
4 white or whole wheat hamburger buns, or Kaiser rolls, split
3 ounces crumbled or shredded cheese (such as blue cheese, smoked mozzarella, goat cheese, feta)


Preparation
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 grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill patties, uncovered, 11 to 13 minutes to medium (160°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.
Top burgers with desired cheese 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 to use in "Meatballs" & Pasta With Grilled Onions & Fresh Tomato Sauce.


Serves
Makes 4 servings.

Notes, Tips & Suggestions
Cook's Tip: Any type of sliced cheese may also be used to top burgers, including Cheddar, Swiss, provolone or Gouda.

Source
National Onion Association
The Beef Checkoff

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