Cajun Beef Burgers

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
• 1 tsp. garlic-flavored
• regular vegetable oil
• 4 crusty hamburger buns, split, lightly toasted
• 2 to 4 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tsp. garlic-flavored
• regular vegetable oil
• 1 lg. Spanish onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Cajun-style stewed tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves

1. Cajun 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. For the stove: 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. For the grill: Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.
15. Grill uncovered, 11 to 13 minutes or until centers are no longer pink, turning once.

ground beef, ground black pepper, ground red pepper, garlic, regular vegetable oil, crusty hamburger, fresh parsley, garlic, regular vegetable oil, spanish onion, salt, tomatoes, thyme

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/1151 (may not work)