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Cajun Beef Burgers

1 pound ground beef
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon garlic-flavored or regular vegetable oil
4 crusty hamburger buns, split, lightly toasted
2 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 teaspoons garlic-flavored or regular vegetable oil
1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Cajun-style stewed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

To make sauce: In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat until
hot. Add onion and salt; cook and stir over low heat 10 minutes.
Add tomatoes and thyme; bring to a broil. Reduce heat; simmer 8 to
10 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly. Meanwhile shape ground
beef into four 1/2-inch thick patties. Sprinkle both sides of
patties with black pepper and red pepper; brush lightly with 1
teaspoon oil. Heat large heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat
5 minutes.  Place patties in skillet; panbroil 10 to 12 minutes or
until centers are no longer pink, turning once. Spoon approx. 1/2
of sauce onto bottom halves or rolls; top with patties. Spoon
remaining sauce over patties; sprinkle with parsley. Close with
roll tops. Serve immediately.  Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1
sandwich).

Note: Mexican-style stewed tomatoes may be substituted for Cajun-style.
To grill, place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.
Grill uncovered, 11 to 13 minutes or until centers are no longer
pink, turning once.

Printable version: beef-burgers.txt.