Burgers with Grill-Roasted Onions and Tomatoes Ground Beef

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Servings
   Serves 4

Prep Time
   10 minutes

Cook Time
   25 minutes

Cooking Methods
   Grilling
   Broiling

Beef Type
   Ground Beef

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 1 large red onion, sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 lb. plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 tsp. minced fresh or bottled garlic
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 4 squares ciabatta, focaccia or rolls, split and toasted

Instructions

Shape ground beef into four 3/4-inch thick patties.

Brush both sides of onions with oil. Place onions on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered 15 minutes, or until tender, turning frequently. Grill burgers 13 to 15 minutes to medium doneness until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning once. Grill tomatoes, cut-side down 10 minutes until tender; do not turn.

Top burgers wtih cheese immediately after removing from grill. Serve burgers on toasted ciabatta with grilled vegetables.

Suggestions

To toast bread, place on grill, cut-side down, about 2 minutes.