Sweet Onion BBQ Burgers & French Fries

Sweet Onion BBQ Burgers

2 sweet onions, halved and sliced thin
2 tbsp butter
2 tsp brown sugar
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 lb ground chuck
2 tbsp bbq sauce
2 shakes Liquid Smoke
1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese
Hamburger buns, lettuce, leaves, sliced ripe tomatoes, pickles, mayo and catsup

Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the onions, brown sugar, salt and pepper and cook over medium low heat until onions are caramelized, about 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Combine the ground chuck, bbq sauce, Liquid Smoke and cheese. Shape into 4 patties and grill until done, or pan fry in the same skillet you cooked the onions in. Serve on buns with the caramelized onions and condiments of your choice. Yum!


French Fried Potatoes (from allrecipes.com)

1/3 cup white sugar (I only used a couple of tablespoons of sugar)
2 cups warm water
2 large russet potatoes - peeled, and sliced into 1/4 inch strips
6 cups vegetable oil for frying (I used peanut oil)
salt to taste

In a medium bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water. Soak potatoes in water mixture for 15 minutes. Remove from water, and dry thoroughly on paper towels. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Add potatoes, and cook until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. drain on paper towels. Season with salt to taste. Delicious!!