Burgers with Grilled Onions

Total preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef

• 1 large sweet onion, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices

• vegetable oil

• salt and pepper

• 4 hamburger buns, split

• lettuce leaves

• tomato slices

Preparation

1. Lightly shape ground beef into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Brush onion slices with oil.

2. Place patties and onion slices on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill patties, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes to medium (160F) doneness, until no longer pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally. Grill onions 10 to 12 minutes or until tender, brushing with oil and turning occasionally.

3. Season burgers and onions with salt and pepper as desired.

4. Line bottom of each bun with lettuce. Place burgers on top of lettuce. Top with tomatoes and grilled onions. Close bun.

5. To toast buns or bread slices: Place cut sides down around outer edge of grid. Grill until lightly toasted.