Bunless Skinny Burgers with Caramelized Onions
Ingredients
Ingredients for Burgers:
- 2-3 large onions, cut into slices (6-7 cups sliced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pound extra-lean ground beef, I used Trader Joe’s extra lean ground beef (96/4)
- 1 egg white
- 1 cup onions, grated or minced fine
- 3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon Lawry’s seasoning salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 5 large tomato slices
- 5 large lettuce leaves
Ingredients for Condiments: optional
- Skinny Thousand Island Dressing
- Ketchup
- Mustard
Instructions
- To make caramelized onions: Place sliced onions in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook for about 8 minutes in microwave until onions are very soft. In a large nonstick pan, add olive oil and heat. Add cooked onions and 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce. Sauté on medium-high heat until onions are browned, about 8 minutes. Stir often. Keep warm or reheat before serving.
- Lightly oil grill and heat grill to medium.
- In a large bowl, add ground beef, egg white, grated onions, 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, and pepper. Using your hands or a fork, gently mix together. Handle meat as little as possible–the more you work it, the tougher it gets.
- Shape meat into 5 patties. Place burgers on grill, close lid, and cook until NO LONGER PINK INSIDE, turning once, about 5 minutes per side. If using an instant-read thermometer, it should read 160F. Try not to abuse your burgers by pressing with a spatula, pricking with a fork, or turning frequently as precious juices will be lost!
- Line each plate with a large lettuce leaf. Top with a burger. Top each with tomato slices and caramelized onions. Let everyone dress their own. Serve with condiments such as thousand island dressing, ketchup, and mustard.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burgerCalories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 20gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 382mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gBlue Smart Points: 4Green Smart Points: 4Plus Points: 5