Jalapeno burgers with gorgonzola recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 1 tsp butter
• 1 medium onion (peeled, thinly sliced)
• Pinch of salt
• Dash of sugar

• ⅓ cup jalapeno jelly
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 hamburger buns (split, toasted)
• 2 tbsp Gorgonzola cheese (crumbled)
• Jalapeno pepper (thinly sliced)

1. Over moderate heat, in a small pan, heat the oil and butter.
2. Add the onion followed by the salt and sugar and cook for between 3-4 minutes until the onion softens.
3. Turn the heat down to moderate-low and cook until golden brown, for 4-6 minutes while occasionally stirring. Set the caramelized onions to one side. Keep warm.
4. In a bowl, combine the jelly with the salt and black pepper.
5. Add the ground beef, lightly but thoroughly mix, and shape into 4 (½”) thick patties.
6. Covered, grill the burgers over moderate heat for between 4-5 minutes on each side. The burgers are sufficiently cooked when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 160 degrees F.
7. Serve the burgers on buns topped with caramelized onions, cheese, and slices of jalapeno.