Cheeseburger with Grilled Onions

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PointsPlus™ Value: 7

Sink your teeth into one of these babies for total burger satisfaction. Try different kinds of cheese and tomatoes for other fantastic combinations.*

  • 4
  • 12 mins
  • 22 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 pound(s) uncooked lean ground beef (with 7% fat)
  • 1 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced
  • 1/4 tsp table salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, sharp-variety
  • 1/2 small red onion(s), cut into 4 thin slices
  • 1/2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp dried oregano, crushed
  • 4 item(s) reduced-calorie hamburger roll(s)
  • 1 small tomato(es), 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. Yields 1 cheeseburger per serving.