PATTY MELTS WITH SMOTHERED ONIONS

1 pound ground beef or turkey
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped Smothered Onions (right)
4 slices (3/4 ounce each) Swiss cheese
8 slices rye bread

Heat coals or gas grill.

Mix all ingredients except Smothered Onions, cheese and bread. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 3/4 inch thick.

Prepare Smothered Onions; keep warm.

Cover and grill patties 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center. Top patties with cheese. Cover and grill about 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted.

Add bread slices to side of grill for last 5 minutes of grilling, turning once, until lightly toasted.

TIP: Because of their lower fat content, turkey patties may stick to the grill unless the grill is oiled first. For safety reasons, always brush a grill rack with oil before coals are lit or gas is turned on.

Place patties on bread and top with Smothered Onions.

SMOTHERED ONIONS

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper

Heat oil in 8-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onions in oil, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in salt and pepper.

Makes 4 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe booklet: On the Grill!, Betty Crocker Magazines, 1990's