Sun Dried Tomato Burgers With Balsamic Glazed Onions Recipes

GOURMET BURGERS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO

Steps:

• Drain tomatoes, reserving 1/3 cup oil; set aside. In a large skillet, saute sliced onions in 3 Tbsp. reserved oil until softened. Add vinegar. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes., Meanwhile, chop sun-dried tomatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Add the red onion, seasonings and remaining 7 tsp. of the reserved oil. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 16 thin patties. Place 2 tablespoons goat cheese on the center of 8 patties. Top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, 5-7 minutes on each side., Place buns, cut side down, on grill until toasted, 1-2 minutes. Serve burgers on buns with onions and, if desired, mixed greens.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED PORTOBELLO BURGERS

Steps:

• Brush any dirt from the mushroom caps, remove the stems and reserve them for another use.
• Brush about half of the balsamic glaze onto the tops of the mushrooms, then set them aside while you sauté the onions.
• Separate the onions into rounds. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and season with salt and pepper.
• Sauté until the onions are soft, translucent and beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to a medium temperature (about 400°F).
• Oil the grates and add the mushrooms, gill side up.
• Grill for 3 minutes, then turn them over, brush with the rest of the balsamic reduction and grill until tender, about 3 minutes longer.
• Top each mushroom with a portion of blue cheese and cook just until the cheese begins to melt, 1 minute more.
• To serve, place a portion of onions on the bottom of each bun, add a cheese-topped portobello and serve immediately.

SUN-DRIED-TOMATO BURGERS WITH BALSAMIC-GLAZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Line large baking sheet with parchment paper. 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 large bowl. Form mixture into 8 patties. Transfer patties to prepared baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Keep chilled.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Heat remaining 4 tablespoons reserved tomato oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until soft and starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Simmer until onions are deep brown, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Wrap in foil and reheat on grill 10 minutes before serving.)
• Grill burgers until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Place 1 burger on bottom half of each bun. Top with onions and bun tops and serve.