Cheddar burgers with red onion jam

1. Heat grill to medium-high.

2. To prepare jam:

3. heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Add oil to coat the pan.

5. Add onion and saute 5 minutes.

6. Reduce the heat to medium low and stir in the sugar, vinegar, and thyme.

7. Cover and cook 10 minutes or until the onion is very tender - stirring occasionally.

8. Remove from heat.

9. To prepare burgers:

10. combine the oregano, salt, garlic powder, and beef.

11. Divide mixture into 4 patties (about 1/2 inch thick).

12. Cook patties to desired degree of doneness, adding the cheese to melt in the last 2 minutes.

13. Spread mayonnaise on top half of each bun - place patty on the bottom half and top with the red onion jam.