CHEESEBURGERS WITH GRILLED ONIONS

By JoyceW-2

PointsPlus Value: 7
Yields 1 cheeseburger per serving

NOTES:

Try different kinds of cheese and tomatoes for other combinations.

The secret to a juicy, lean burger is to avoid pressing down on the patty while it's cooking so it retains its juices.

Ingredients

• 1 pound uncooked 93% lean ground beef
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup low-fat shredded Cheddar cheese, sharp variety
• 1/2 small uncooked red onion, cut into 4 thin slices
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 4 items reduced-calorie hamburger rolls
• 1 small fresh tomato, cut into 8 thin slices

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat grill to medium-hot heat.

In a medium bowl, gently combine beef, garlic, salt and pepper; form into four 1/2 inch thick patties. Place on grill and cook 4 to 5 minutes on one side; flip and continue cooking until desired degree of doneness, about 3 to 4 minutes more. Sprinkle each burger with 1 tablespoon of cheese; cook until cheese melts, about 1 minute.

Meanwhile, brush both sides of onion with oil. Grill until bottom is lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip onion and sprinkle with oregano; grill for 2 to 3 minutes more.

Lightly toast open-faced buns on grill. Place burgers on buns and top each with onion and tomato slices.