Cajun Beef Burgers

• 1 lb beef, ground
• 14 teaspoon black pepper, ground
• 18 teaspoon red pepper, ground
• 1 teaspoon garlic-flavored vegetable oil or 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 4 crusty hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted
• 2 -4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 teaspoons garlic-flavored vegetable oil or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cajun-style stewed tomatoes
• 12 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1. To make sauce: In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat until hot.
2. Add onion and salt; cook and stir over low heat 10 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes and thyme; bring to a broil.
4. Reduce heat; simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly.
5. Meanwhile shape ground beef into four 1/2-inch thick patties.
6. Sprinkle both sides of patties with black pepper and red pepper; brush lightly with 1 teaspoon oil.
7. Heat large heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat 5 minutes.
8. Place patties in skillet; panbroil 10 to 12 minutes or until centers are no longer pink, turning once.
9. Spoon approx.
10. 1/2 of sauce onto bottom halves or rolls; top with patties.
11. Spoon remaining sauce over patties; sprinkle with parsley.
12. Close with roll tops.
13. Serve immediately.
14. Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 sandwich).
15. Tip: Mexican-style stewed tomatoes may be substituted for Cajun-style.
16. To grill, place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.
17. Grill uncovered, 11 to 13 minutes or until centers are no longer pink, turning once.

beef, black pepper, red pepper, garlic, crusty hamburger, garlic, spanish onion, salt, cajunstyle stewed, thyme

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cajun-beef-burgers-106 (may not work)