Shelly's Recipe

CAJUN BEEF BURGERS

Category: Burgers

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

Cajun Sauce:
2 tsp garlic-flavored or regular vegetable oil
1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1 (14-1/2 oz) can Cajun-style stewed tomatoes
1/2 can 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; pan-broil 10 to 12 minutes or until centers are no longer pink, turning once.

Spoon approximately 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.