Cheeseburgers with Grilled Onions

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, sharp-variety
• 1/2 small uncooked red onion, cut into 4 thin slices
• 1/2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 4 whole-wheat hamburger rolls, split
• 1 small tomato, cut into 8 thin slices                                                       

Makes 4 Servings

1. Preheat grill to medium-hot heat.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Lightly toast open-faced buns on grill. Place burgers on buns and top each with onion and tomato slices.

WW POINTS VALUE: 7 pts. (1 cheeseburger per serving)

 

Note: This recipe appears on www.weightwatchers.com. Who does not love a juicy cheeseburger once in a while? This cheeseburger is both simple and easy and everyone will love it. I made this cheeseburger this past weekend and it totally hit the spot. If you want to add more flavor to these cheeseburgers, I do highly recommend adding Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste and a pinch of bread crumbs because the Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste add boldness to the cheeseburgers and the breadcrumbs hold the burger together. I also recommend putting the shredded cheese in the burger to give the burger more moisture. Grilling/toasting the buns is another way to enjoy the cheeseburger because it makes the burger even more special. Don't forget to have lettuce or any other leafy green and condiment available in case you want to add more flavor. Homemade gourmet burgers are so easy and more delicious to make at home you'll never go out to a fast food joint for a burger ever again.