French Onion Burgers
Serves 4
10 mins prep
35 mins cook
45 mins total
Generously seasoned burgers topped with caramelized onions and melted gruyere.
Caramelized Onions
Garlic & Onion Burgers
Assembly
Make the caramelized onions...
Place a large skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil
Add the thinly sliced onions and season with a tablespoon of granulated sugar and a generous pinch of salt and black pepper
Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes or until the onions are soft and deeply golden brown. Add a splash of stock if the skillet becomes dry (reduce the heat, if necessary)
Add a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, cook for another 5 minutes and then transfer the caramelized onions off of the heat
Make the burgers...
In a large bowl, combine 16 ounces of beef with 2 cloves of finely minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of dried onion flakes, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce and a generous pinch of salt and black pepper
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions
Form each portion into patties
Place a large skillet over medium to medium high heat and once the skillet is warm, place the patties down leaving space in between each
Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the underside is crisp and golden brown
Flip the patties and cook to your desired level of doneness
Assemble the burgers...
Turn the heat off, but leave the skillet on the burner
Top each burger with caramelized onions and shredded Gruyère
Cover the skillet for about 60 seconds to allow the Gruyère to melt
Transfer the burgers onto brioche buns garnished with mayonnaise and lettuce
