FETA BURGERS WITH GRILLED RED ONIONS

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From Bon Appetit, July, 2007. These newfangled burgers are stuffed with feta cheese. Pressing the center of the raw hamburger to form a slight indentation prevents the burger from puffing up in the center when cooking. Here for safe keeping and sharing.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup feta cheese, packed, crumbled
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
8 large garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray
2 medium red onions, peeled, each cut crosswise into 4 slices
8 hamburger buns
2 large tomatoes, each cut crosswise into 4 slices

Steps:

  • Break up beef in large bowl.
  • Sprinkle feta, oregano, salt, and pepper over (meat); toss.
  • Divide into 8 portions; form each into 4 1/2-inch burgers, pressing in center to form slight indentation. *DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
  • Puree garlic in processor; With machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup oil; process 30 seconds. *DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
  • Spray grill rack with nonstick spray.
  • Prepare barbecue (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 onions and burgers; 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 and place buns, cut side down, on grill; toast about 1 minute.
  • Turn buns; cook until heated, about 1 minute.
  • Place burgers on bun bottoms and top each with onion, tomato, and bun top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 127.2, Sodium 967.7, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 41.7

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