Horseradish, Cheddar, and Caramelized Onion-Stuffed Burgers

By amybites

410 calories, 21g fat, 31g protein, 27g carb, fiber 4g, cholesterol 90mg, 500mg sodium

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced into half moons
• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
• 2 teaspoons prepared white horseradish, drained of excess liquid
• 1/2 cup lightly packed shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (2 oz.)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground back pepper
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a medium-size nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is a deep golden brown, about 20 minutes more.

In the meantime, shape the beef into 8 small patties, each about 4 inches in diameter.

To make a stuffed burger, spread 1 teaspoon horseradish on one of the patties. Top that with 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon caramelized onions. Top with another meat patty and pinch around the edges of the patties to seal the burger closed. Repeat with the remaining patties. Season the stuffed burgers on both sides with salt and black pepper.

Spray a nonstick grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high. Cook the burgers until the cheese is melted inside and the meat is at the desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium.

Serve on buns with toppings of choice.