Beef Burgers With Caramelized Onions

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Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats	Sami	Grbeef	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/3	c	Bulgur
2	t	Olive oil
4	c	Onion, s sliced 4 med
2	t	Sugar
2	t	Balsamic vinegar
		Salt to taste
3/4	lb	Lean ground beef
2	T	Tomato paste
1/4	c	Parsley, chopped
1/4	t	Black pepper
4		Hamburger buns
		Split and toasted
		Lettuce

INSTRUCTIONS

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 tender and dark golden,
about 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  From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection
at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 305 Calories From Fat: 185 Total Fat: 20.1g Cholesterol: 63.8mg Sodium: 202.2mg Potassium: 397.8mg Carbohydrates: 13.7g Fiber: 2.8g Sugar: 3.8g Protein: 17.1g