Sun-Dried-Tomato Burgers with Balsamic-Glazed Onion

Name: Sun-Dried-Tomato Burgers with Balsamic-Glazed Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs ground beef (half of ground chuck and sirloin preferred); 1 ⅓ cups chopped drained sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil; 6 tablespoons oil, reserved from tomatoes; ½ cup grated onion; 3 tablespoons dried basil; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 onions, halved,thinly sliced; ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; 8 hamburger buns, toasted

Servings: persons

3 lbs ground beef (half of ground chuck and sirloin preferred)
1 ⅓ cups chopped drained sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
6 tablespoons oil, reserved from tomatoes
½ cup grated onion
3 tablespoons dried basil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 onions, halved,thinly sliced
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
8 hamburger buns, toasted

1
Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Mix ground beef, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons reserved tomato oil, grated onion, dried basil, ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
3
Form mixture into 8 patties.
4
Transfer patties to prepared baking sheet.
5
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
6
Prepapre barbecue (medium-high heat).
7
Heat remaining 4 tablespoons reserved tomato oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
8
Add sliced onions and saute until soft and starting to brown, about 10 minutes.
9
Add balsamic vinegar.
10
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
11
Simmer until onions are deep brown, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
12
Remove from heat.
13
(Can be prepared 1 hour ahead.
14
Let stand at room temperature.
15
Wrap in foil and reheat on grill 10 minutes before serving.)
16
Grill burgers until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
17
Place 1 burger on bottom half of each bun.
18
Top with onions and bun tops and serve.

1265

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs ground beef (half of ground chuck and sirloin preferred), 1 ⅓ cups chopped drained sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, 6 tablespoons oil, reserved from tomatoes, ½ cup grated onion, and more.

Yes, Sun-Dried-Tomato Burgers with Balsamic-Glazed Onions falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sun-Dried-Tomato Burgers with Balsamic-Glazed Onions

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