Onion Burger

Rachel stay with us for the first time this weekend and we had a terrific time.  We met Natalie for lunch at Irazu, on Milwaukee Avenue, near Western.  Afterwards we went to Grant Park, planning to visit the Field Museum.  We arrived at 4:10 and learned that the last admittance was at 4:00 (!), so we went to see "The Bean."  Dinner at Mista Pizza.  Sunday morning Rachel help make a surprize breakfast for Carolyn (blueberry pancakes).  After breakfast we embarked on a bike ride through the NU campus.  It was hot!  And humid.  We turned on the lawn sprinkler for Rachel to cool off.  After lunch we went to visit Rachel's great grandmother.  We returned in time to make dinner, which consisted of an onion hamburger.  This was a first try, but everyone gave it a two thumbs up.

1 lb. ground beef, 7% fat
1.3 lb. ground beef, 20% fat
2 large onions, diced
Dubliner Irish cheese, diced into 1/4 inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

Place 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a 12" skillet; spread to cover pan.  Set heat at medium high; add the diced onions and 2 tablespoons water.  Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes.  Stir, add another 2 tablespoons of water, cover and continue to cook.  Repeat for one hour.  Caramelize the onions; don't burn them.

Mix the beef together with the salt and cheese.  Add the caramelized onions and mix thoroughly.  The mixture will be fairly wet; not like a standard hamburger.  Form balls and squash into patty shape.  Grill on high heat; flip when underside is well cooked.  Serve on a toasted bun.