BBQ Turkey Burgers with Caramelized Onions

OK, let’s get down to business.  When I took my first bite of this burger, I was in love.  I am definitely a burger girl.  One of my favorite things to do is to splurge every now and then on a mouth-watering, perfectly spiced & seasoned hamburger (with gooey cheese of course). 

So, when I was watching one of my favorite TV chefs, Claire Robinson (she hosts 5 Ingredient Fix – one of my most recent obsessions) a few weeks ago, I saw her create these burgers and had to make them.  The ingredients that were not already snuggled up in our fridge were added to the grocery list!

Here is a synopsis of her delicious recipe, one I will be making time and time again.  Make your turkey patties with just a sprinkling of S & P.  I added a bit of dried oregano simply because I enjoy the flavor with meat, but S & P is really all you need.  I pan-sauteed them, as it was 28 degrees that evening, but grilling them would be AWESOME.   Slice up on 1 onion (I used a yellow onion) into very thin slices and throw in a pan with a touch of olive oil.  Cook the onions until they become golden brown, softened, and their natural sugars start to release, about 12-15 minutes on medium/high heat, stirring occasionally. 

As your burgers are cooking away next-door in a another pan, and are almost cooked to your liking, add some cheese (we used Colby Jack since we had that in the fridge for lunch sandwiches).  Put a lid on them, turn the heat off, and just let the magic happen for about 1 minute.  Add the burger to a roll or bun of your choosing.  We chose potato rolls because of their softness, as well as their sale price.  Pile a scoop of sweet caramelized onions on top of the burger.  Drizzle some store-bought BBQ sauce on top, and prepare yourself.  You are about to bite into a rock star of a turkey burger.

Hubby wants to try them next time with ground beef, as he’s more of a red meat kind of guy.  I think the turkey is what makes the other flavors pop so much, as it has a mild flavor, but we will give the ground beef a try, for sure. 

The beauty of this sandwich is that ketchup, mustard, mayo, and relish went on a well-deserved vacation (they work pretty hard in America!).  BBQ sauce stepped up to the plate and hit a home run. 

Trust me, these burgers are simply delicious.