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Turkey Burgers with Caramelized Onions

"Worchestershire and hot pepper sauce add extra flavor to these moist turkey burgers, " notes Phyl Broich-Wessling of Garner, Iowa, "And the sweet-savory onion topping makes the sandwich something special,"

6 ServingsPrep: 2 hours Grill: 10 min.

Ingredients

2 large sweet onions, cut into 1/8-inch slices
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
6 hamburger buns, split

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet over low heat, cook onions in oil and
butter for 1 hour or until tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle
with the sugar, salt and pepper; cook over medium-low heat for 45-60
minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with
thyme; keep warm.
In a large bowl, combine the green onions, Worcestershire sauce and
pepper sauce; crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into
six patties.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and

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Turkey Burgers with Caramelized Onions (continued)

Directions (continued)

lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium-hot
heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or
until a meat thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Serve
on buns with caramelized onions. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 burger with about 1/3 cup onions equals 311 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 76 mg cholesterol, 596 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 21 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.

Wine: Medium-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.