Barbecue-Glazed Sweet Onion Burgers

• 1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons plus 2/3 cup canola oil, divided
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 8 tablespoons barbecue seasoning, divided
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 8 hamburger buns, split
• Optional toppings: lettuce leaves and sliced cheddar cheese and dill pickles

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. Toss onion with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; spread in a single layer in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast 25-30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in 2 tablespoons barbecue seasoning. Cool completely.
2. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and the remaining oil, salt and barbecue seasoning until blended. Remove half of the mixture to another bowl; reserve for brushing burgers while cooking.
3. Add beef to onion mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight 1/2-in.-thick patties. Spread both sides of patties with remaining paste mixture.
4. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160u0b0; brush with reserved paste mixture during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Serve on buns with toppings if desired.

sweet onion, canola oil, salt, pepper, barbecue seasoning, brown sugar, ground beef, buns, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/barbecue-glazed-sweet-onion-burgers/ (may not work)