Beef Burgers with Caramelized Onions
Nothing is more classic than a beef burger. Bulgur gives the nutty flavor, and tomato paste adds extra zing. The burger is topped with caramelized onions, which brings tons of yummy goodness. A juicy burger with a bottle of beer, isn't it the best pair in a hot summer day?!
Yield
4 servingsPrep
20 minCook
10 minReady
30 minIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⅓ | cup |
cracked wheat (bulgur)
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
olive oil
|
|
| 4 | cups |
onions
sliced |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
sugar
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
balsamic vinegar
|
|
|
salt
to taste |
*
|
||
| ¾ | pound |
ground beef
lean |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
tomato paste
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
parsley leaves
chopped |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
black pepper
|
|
| 4 |
hamburger buns
split and toasted |
*
|
|
|
lettuce
|
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | ml |
cracked wheat (bulgur)
|
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 946 | ml |
onions
sliced |
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
balsamic vinegar
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt
to taste |
*
|
| 340.2 | g |
ground beef
lean |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
tomato paste
|
|
| 59 | ml |
parsley leaves
chopped |
|
| 1.3 | ml |
black pepper
|
|
| 4 | each |
hamburger buns
split and toasted |
*
|
| 1 | x |
lettuce
|
*
|
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the bulgur with ½ 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; sauté until the onions are tender and dark golden, about 15 min.
Stir in ¼ 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, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper; mix thoroughly but lightly.
Shape into four ¾ 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.
