Feta Burgers with Grilled Red Onions |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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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. Ingredients:
3 pounds lean ground beef |
1 cup (packed) crumbled feta cheese |
2 teaspoons dried oregano |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper |
8 large garlic cloves, peeled |
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil |
nonstick vegetable oil spray |
2 medium red onions, peeled, each cut crosswise into 4 slices |
8 hamburger buns |
2 large tomatoes, each cut crosswise into 4 slices |
Directions:
1. Break up beef in large bowl. Sprinkle feta, oregano, salt, and pepper over; toss. Divide into 8 portions; form each into 41/2-inch patty, pressing in center to form slight indentation. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
2. 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.
3. 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; 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. Place buns, cut side down, on grill; toast about 1 minute. Turn; cook until heated, about 1 minute.
4. Place burgers on bun bottoms. Top each with onion, tomato, and bun top.
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