TURKEY BURGERS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Turkey Burgers with Caramelized Onions image

"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,"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 311 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 596mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges