Cajun Burgers

This recipe was sent in to Taste Of Home magazine by Julie Culbertson of Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Store bought Cajun seasoning can be used it you prefer not to make your own.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 hamburgers

Ingredients

• Cajun Seasoning Blend

• 3  tablespoons ground cumin
• 3  tablespoons dried oregano
• 1  tablespoon garlic powder
• 1  tablespoon paprika
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon cayenne pepper

• Burgers

• 1⁄4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon  cajun seasoning
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon  hot pepper sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  lb ground beef
• 4  hamburger buns

Directions

1. Combine all seasoning blend ingredients in a small bowl or resealable plastic bag. Mix well. In a bowl combine the first seven burger ingredients; add beef and mix well. Shape into 4 patties. Grill over medium-hot heat for 4-5 minutes per side or until meat is no longer pink.
2. Serve on buns. You can top with sauteed onions if you choose.
3. Store remaining seasoning blend in an airtight container.