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Feta Burgers with Grilled Red Onions

By Pam AndersonPhotography by Julie Toy

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 Servings

Ingredients

3

pounds lean ground beef

1

cup (packed) crumbled feta cheese

2

teaspoons dried oregano

1

1/2 teaspoons salt

1

1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper

8

large garlic cloves, peeled

1

/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Nonstick vegetable oil spray

2

medium red onions, peeled, each cut crosswise into 4 slices

8

hamburger buns

2

large tomatoes, each cut crosswise into 4 slices

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Break up beef in large bowl. Sprinkle feta, oregano, salt, and pepper over; toss. Divide into 8 portions; form each into 4 1/2-inch patty, pressing in center to form slight indentation. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.

    Step 2

    Puree garlic in processor. With machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup oil; process 30 seconds. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.

    Step 3

    Spray grill rack with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush onion with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place burgers and onions on grill. Cover; cook 5 minutes. Turn; cook until onions are charred in spots and burgers are medium-well, about 4 minutes longer.Transfer to plate. Brush cut sides of buns with garlic oil. Place buns, cut side down, on grill; toast about 1 minute. Turn; cook until heated, about 1 minute.

    Step 4

    Place burgers on bun bottoms. Top each with onion, tomato, and bun top.

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