Feta Burgers with Grilled Red Onions
Makes:
8 servings
Total Time:
20 min
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Category:
Dinner Entrees
Sub Category: Beef Entrees
what you need
- 3 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 cup (packed) crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 8 large garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- Nonstick vegetable spray
- 2 medium red onions, peeled, each cut crosswise into 4 slices
- 8 hamburger buns
- 2 large tomatoes, each cut crosswise into 4 slices
make it
Break up beef in large bowl. Sprinkle feta, oregano, salt, and pepper over; toss. Divide into 8 portions; form each into 4 1/2 –inch patty, pressing in center to form slight indentation. Puree garlic in processor. With machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup oil; process 30 seconds.
Spray grill rack with nonstick spray. Prepare barbeque (medium-high heat). Brush onion with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place burgers and onions on grill. Cover; cook 5 minutes. Turn; cook until onions are charred in spots and burgers are medium-well, about 4 minutes longer. Transfer to plate.
Brush cut sides of buns with garlic oil. Place buns, cut side down, on grill; toast about 1 minute. Turn; cook until heated, about 1 minute. Place burgers on bun bottoms. Top each with onion, tomato and bun top.
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