BBQ ONIONS FOR BURGERS RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, onion salt and brown sugar. Add egg. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. Place in a shallow dish; pour barbecue sauce over patties. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. , In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; cover and refrigerate until serving. For topping, melt butter in a small skillet. Stir in honey until blended. Add onions; saute for 15-20 minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Remove from the heat and keep warm. , Drain and discard barbecue sauce. Grill patties, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top each with a cheese slice; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with sauce and onion topping.

Steps:

• Melt butter in 12-inch skillet until sizzling; add onions. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 35-40 minutes until onions are tender and deep golden brown.
• Stir in thyme, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until onions are caramelized.
• Heat gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
• Combine ground beef, mustard and salt in bowl; mix lightly. Shape into 4 (3/4-inch thick) patties. Sprinkle both sides of patties with pepper.
• Place patties onto grill. Grill, turning once, 10-12 minutes or until internal temperature reaches at least 160°F or until desired doneness.
• Grill hamburger buns until toasted. Fill buns with hamburgers; top each with 1/4 cup onion mixture.