Open Faced-Burgers w/ Onion-Mushroom Topping
Courtesy Cooking Light

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 medium sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 2 (8oz) packages pre sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 tbsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lb ground round
• 2 english muffins, split and toasted

Directions:

1. Prepare grill.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook 5 minutes or until golden. Add mushrooms and salt, cook 5 minutes stirring constantly. Add vinegar, remove mixture from pan and set aside.
3. Combine paprika and next 4 ingredients. Divide ground round into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2 inch thick patty. Coat patties with spice mixture. Grill patties 4 minutes on each side or until done. Place burgers on muffin halves, and top each burger with 1/4 cup onion mixture. Yield: 4 servings.