Caramelized Onion Burgers

Ingredients

• caramelized onion (recipe below)
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
• 6 hamburger buns, split
• 6 slices provolone cheese

Caramelized Onions

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Heat coals or gas grill.

2. 2

   Make Caramelized Onions.

3. 3

   Mix beef, onion, relish, salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Shape mixture into 6 patties, about 1/4 inch thick; brush with barbecue sauce.

5. 5

   Grill patties uncovered about 4 inches from medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center and juice is clear.

6. 6

   Serve on buns with cheese, onions and additional barbecue sauce.

7. 7

   To make Caramelized Onions:

8. 8

   Melt margarine in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.

9. 9

   Cook onions in margarine 8 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until clear.

10. 10

    Stir in brown sugar.

11. 11

    Cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are caramel colored and liquid is absorbed.