French Onion Burger
French Onion Burgers combine the rich flavors of French onion soup with a juicy beef patty, caramelized onions, and melted cheese, served on a toasted bun. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a crowd-pleasing BBQ!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 4 buns toasted burger buns Brioche, pretzel, or crusty artisan rolls work well.
- 2 medium yellow or sweet onions thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil for caramelizing onions
- 1/4 cup beef broth optional, for deglazing onions
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 slices Swiss or Gruyère cheese melted over burgers
- 1 tsp salt for seasoning beef patties
- 1 tsp pepper for seasoning beef patties
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard optional topping
- 1 tbsp garlic aioli optional topping
- 1/4 cup fresh arugula optional topping
Instructions
- Heat butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are deeply golden and caramelized (about 25-30 minutes). Optionally, deglaze with beef broth or Worcestershire sauce for added flavor.
- While onions are caramelizing, form the ground beef into 4 patties. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the beef patties on a grill or in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
- In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheese and cover with a lid to melt.
- Toast the buns until golden and crispy.
- Assemble the burgers: place the cooked patties on the buns, top with caramelized onions, and add any additional toppings like Dijon mustard, garlic aioli, or fresh arugula.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1burgerCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 45gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g
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