Burgers with French onions

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An old favourite with a new twist

Serves: 4
Total Time: 20
Prep Time: 15

Prepare grill or braai for cooking on medium heat.
In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, parsley, garlic and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until it begins to soften, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms, water, sugar and ¼ teaspoon salt; cover and cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring from time to time.
Shape beef into four 2cm-thick burgers. Lightly sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper to season both sides.
Grill or braai burgers for 7 minutes for medium or until cooked as desired, turning over once. Top each burger with ¼ cup onion mixture and 1 tablespoon cheese. Serve on buns with garlic mayonnaise and lettuce.

Each Serving: About 2 093kJ, 34g protein, 33g carbohydrate, 33g total fat (12g saturated), 2g fibre, 197mg cholesterol, 880mg sodium.