Everyday Cooking Adventures' Grilled Onion Burgers

I am sharing with the world tonight my favorite burger recipe. It is a great summertime meal and you really barely need any other sides although I’ve been known to serve it with tater tots or a side salad now and again. Tonight, we simply had potato chips alongside and it was heavenly. I’ve used both ground beef and ground turkey but for all you vegetarians out there I’m pretty darn sure this would be delicious with whatever tofu or quinoa type burger you substitute in.

Onions in the foil boat pre-grill ©EverydayCookingAdventures 2013

The onions get nicely cooked in the foil and only the edges get slightly browned. The garlic and jalapeno in the burger meat add a nice addition of heat and unexpected flavor boosts. I hope you’ll enjoy our burger creation as much as we do! Oh, and even though it has been raining nonstop all day, this grilled burger was still enjoyed greatly–rain or shine! Here’s my grilled onion burger:

©EverydayCookingAdventures 2013

Grilled Onion Burgers

By: Everyday Cooking Adventures, 2013

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

2/3 lb. burger meat (ground beef, turkey etc.)
2 buns
1/3 onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, diced
1/2 can jalapeños, diced (about 2 tsp)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp thyme leaves
salt and black pepper
spinach or lettuce
1 small tomato, sliced
1 avocado, pitted and thinly sliced
ketchup, mayo, mustard, as desired
2 slices American cheese

Directions:

1. Heat an outdoor grill or grill pan. Divide burger meat into two equal size balls with your hands. Press meat down flat and add garlic and jalapeño into the middle.

2. In a foil “boat” add the onion and drizzle with the Worcestershire, thyme, salt, and a little dash of black pepper. Add the foil boat to the grill.

3. Grill burger about 5-7 minutes on one side. Flip burgers, cook another 3 minutes, add the cheese slice and cook another 2 minutes. If desired, warm the buns the last couple minutes as well.

4. Remove from grill and layer bun, burger with cheese, onions, spinach or lettuce, tomato, avocado slices and sauce as desired.