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Caramelized Onion Burgers With Garlic Aioli

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  • Prep Time20 min
  • Total Time30 min
  • Makes4 servings
Caramelized onions on burgers with grilled sugar snap peas on parchment paper.

Photo, Erik Putz.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tsp olive oil, divided

  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tsp granulated sugar

  • 450 g medium ground beef

  • 4 tsp chopped oregano, divided

  • 3/4 tsp salt, divided

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced, divided

  • 2 227-g pkgs sugar snap peas, trimmed

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 4 brioche buns, halved

Instructions

  • Preheat barbecue to medium-high. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium. Add 2 tsp oil, then onion. Cook, stirring, until softened, 4 to 5 min. Reduce heat to low, add vinegar and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden and sticky, 18 to 20 min.

  • Mix beef, 2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp salt and half the garlic in a bowl. Season with pepper to taste. Shape into 4 patties. Press a shallow indent in centre of each with your thumb. Toss peas with remaining oil and salt, then place in a grill basket.

  • Oil grill. Grill burgers and peas, lid closed, until peas are charred and tender-crisp, 2 to 3 min. Remove peas to a bowl, then stir in remaining oregano. Flip burgers and continue grilling, lid closed, until cooked, 2 to 3 min.

  • Stir mayo and remaining garlic in a bowl. Spread over bottom buns. Top burgers with caramelized onions and serve with snap peas.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 690, Protein 32g, Carbohydrates 56g, Fat 37g, Fibre 5g, Sodium 939mg.

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