BARBECUE-GLAZED SWEET ONION BURGERS

Barbecue-Glazed Sweet Onion Burgers image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons plus 2/3 cup canola oil, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 tablespoons barbecue seasoning, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 pounds ground beef
8 hamburger buns, split
Optional toppings: lettuce leaves and sliced cheddar cheese and dill pickles

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Toss onion with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; spread in a single layer in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast 25-30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in 2 tablespoons barbecue seasoning. Cool completely., In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and the remaining oil, salt and barbecue seasoning until blended. Remove half of the mixture to another bowl; reserve for brushing burgers while cooking., Add beef to onion mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight 1/2-in.-thick patties. Spread both sides of patties with remaining paste mixture., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°; brush with reserved paste mixture during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Serve on buns with toppings if desired.

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