Cheeseburgers with Grilled Onions

By smclane

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Ingredients

• 1 pound(s)uncooked 93% lean ground beef (15 Points)
• 1 clove(s), medium garlic clove(s), minced (0 Points)
• 1/4 tsp table salt (0 Points)
• 1/8 tsp black pepper (0 Points)
• 1/4 cup(s) low fat shredded cheddar cheese, sharp-variety (1 Points)
• 1/2 small uncooked red onion(s), cut into 4 thin slices (0 Points)
• 1/2 tsp olive oil (1 Points)
• 1/8 tsp dried oregano (0 Points)
• 4 item(s) reduced calorie hamburger roll(s) (10 Points)
• 1 small fresh tomato(es), cut into 8 thin slices (0 Points)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat grill to medium-hot heat.**

In a medium bowl, gently combine beef, garlic, salt and pepper; form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Place on grill and cook 4 to 5 minutes on one side; flip and continue cooking until desired degree of doneness, about 3 to 4 minutes more. Sprinkle each burger with 1 tablespoon of cheese; cook until cheese melts, about 1 minute.

Meanwhile, brush both sides of onion with oil. Grill until bottom is lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip onion and sprinkle with oregano; grill for 2 to 3 minutes more.

Lightly toast open-faced buns on grill. Place burgers on buns and top each with 1 slice onion (separated into rings) and 2 tomato slices. Yields 1 cheeseburger per serving.

Notes
*Could affect the recipe's SmartPoints value.**You can also make this recipe using a stovetop grill pan. Cooking time may vary. The secret to a juicy, lean burger is to avoid pressing down on the patty while it's cooking so it retains its juices.