Classic Backyard BBQ Burgers: Simple Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1‑1/2 pounds ground beef 1/3 cup barbecue sauce, divided 1 to 2 tomatoes, cut into slices 1 onion, cut into thick slices 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 kaiser rolls, split 6 leaves green or red leaf lettuce

PREPARATION:

1. Prepare grill for direct grilling. Combine ground beef and 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce in large bowl. Shape into six 1-inch-thick patties.
2. Place patties on grid over medium heat. Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (or, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes) for medium doneness or until 160°F in centers of patties, turning and brushing often with remaining barbecue sauce.
3. Meanwhile, brush tomato and onion slices* with oil. Place on grid. Grill tomato slices 2 to 3 minutes and onion slices about 10 minutes.

   *Onion slices may be cooked in 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat 10 minutes until tender and slightly brown.

4. Just before serving, place rolls, cut side down, on grid; grill until lightly toasted. Serve patties on rolls with tomatoes, onions and lettuce.

This recipe appears in: Sandwiches NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1 sandwich Fiber 2 g Carbohydrate 35 g Cholesterol 70 mg Saturated Fat 3 g Total Fat 11 g Calories from Fat 27 % Calories 367 Protein 31 g Sodium 502 mg DIETARY EXCHANGE: Meat 3 Starch 2-1/2