Caramelized Onion Burger

Caramelized Onion Burger

This Caramelized Onion Burger recipe is perfect if you’re craving a steakhouse burger. It’s quick and super easy to make, making it the best option for weeknight dinners! The onions take the plain burger and make it something truly special. The onions on top of the burgers are juicy, flavorful and oh so good! The grilled onions transform a simple burger into a symphony of sweet and savory flavors.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 642 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 3 - Onions
  • 1 tsp - Sugar
  • 3 tablespoons - Butter
  • 1 ½ pounds - Ground chuck
  • 2 teaspoons - Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp - Seasoned Salt
  • 2 tablespoons - Canola oil
  • 6 slices - Gouda cheese
  • 6 - Kaiser rolls

Instructions

  1. In a medium pan, melt the butter over low heat.
  2. Add onions and sugar and cook until caramelized, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove from heat, cover and keep warm.
  4. Combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce and Homemade Seasoned Salt. Mix by hand just until combined (be careful not to over mix).
  5. Shape into six patties that are about 1 inch thick. Push a ½ inch indent into the center of the patty to prevent the patty from swelling into a dome.
  6. Cook until desired doneness, toast rolls and then assemble the burgers with onions and other toppings.

Nutrition

Energy: 642 kcal | Total Fat: 40 g | Saturated: 17 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 1 g | Cholesterol: 124 mg | Total Carbs: 38 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugars: 6 g | Proteins: 32 g | Sodium: 915 mg | Polyunsaturated: 2 g | Monounsaturated: 16 g

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