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Gourmet Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato

Ingredients

• 1 jar (7 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
• 3 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons dried basil
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 8 hamburger buns, split
• Mixed salad greens, optional

Description

1. Drain tomatoes, reserving 1/3 cup oil; set aside. In a large skillet, saute sliced onions in 3 Tbsp. reserved oil until softened. Add vinegar. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, chop sun-dried tomatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Add the red onion, seasonings and remaining 7 tsp. reserved oil. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 16 thin patties. Place 2 tablespoons goat cheese on the center of 8 patties. Top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal.
3. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, 5-7 minutes on each side.
4. Place buns, cut side down, on grill until toasted, 1-2 minutes. Serve burgers on buns with onions, and mixed greens if desired.