Cajun Beef Burgers

To make sauce: In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and salt; cook and stir over low heat 10 minutes.

Add tomatoes and thyme; bring to a broil.

Reduce heat; simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly.

Meanwhile shape ground beef into four 1/2-inch thick patties.

Sprinkle both sides of patties with black pepper and red pepper; brush lightly with 1 teaspoon oil.

Heat large heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat 5 minutes.

Place patties in skillet; panbroil 10 to 12 minutes or until centers are no longer pink, turning once. Spoon approx.

1/2 of sauce onto bottom halves or rolls; top with patties.

Spoon remaining sauce over patties; sprinkle with parsley.

Close with roll tops.

Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 sandwich). Tip: Mexican-style stewed tomatoes may be substituted for Cajun-style. To grill, place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.

Grill uncovered, 11 to 13 minutes or until centers are no longer pink, turning once.