Beef Burgers with Caramelized Onions

• 13 cup cracked wheat (bulgur)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 cups onions sliced
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 x salt to taste
• 3/4 pound ground beef lean
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup parsley leaves chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 each hamburger buns split and toasted
• 1 x lettuce

1. In a small bowl, combine the bulgur with 1/2 cup warm water; let stand for 30 min, or until the bulgur is tender and the water is absorbed.
2. In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over low heat.
3. Add onions and sugar; saute until the onions are tender and dark golden, about 15 min.
4. Stir in 1/4 cup water and vinegar.
5. Season with salt and keep warm.
6. Prepare the grill or preheat the broiler.
7. In a medium bowl, combine the bulgur, beef, tomato paste, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; mix thoroughly but lightly.
8. Shape into four 3/4 inch-thick patties.
9. Grill over high heat or broil on a lightly oiled rack until browned and cooked through, about 5 min per side.
10. Blot the patties with paper towels.
11. Place each patty on a bun, top with the caramelized onions and garnish with lettuce.

cracked wheat, olive oil, onions, sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt, ground beef lean, tomato paste, parsley, black pepper, buns

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/beef-burgers-caramelized-onions-4681 (may not work)