Turkey Burgers with Caramelized Onions

Name: Turkey Burgers with Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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

"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,"

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 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 thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Serve on buns with caramelized onions.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 311 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 596mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.

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