Description
Juicy beef patties combined with sweet caramelized onion and cheese burgers create a mouthwatering meal. Grilled to perfection, these burgers offer rich flavors that satisfy hungry diners with minimal preparation time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) ground beef
- 4–8 oz (113–226 g) Swiss or Provolone cheese
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4–6 tbsps Lipton Onion Soup Mix
- 2.5 tbsps butter (38 g)
- 0.75 cup (180 ml) water
- 1 tbsp brandy or Sherry (optional)
- 1 pinch thyme
- Butter or oil for brushing buns
Instructions
- Flavor Infusion: Mix ground beef with onion soup mix, allowing ingredients to harmonize at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Caramelization Process: Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat, add sliced onions and thyme. Gently cook, occasionally adding water to prevent burning, covering and stirring to develop rich, golden-brown color.
- Deglaze and Enhance: Once onions reach deep caramel hue, splash with brandy or sherry, scraping up concentrated flavor bits from pan bottom.
- Patty Preparation: Form loose beef portions with a center dimple, ensuring uniform cooking and preventing bulging during grilling.
- Precise Cooking: Heat grill or skillet to medium-high, cook patties 4-5 minutes per side until reaching 160°F internal temperature.
- Cheese and Topping Finale: During last cooking moments, crown burgers with caramelized onions and melting cheese.
- Bun Transformation: Brush buns with olive oil, toast until achieving golden-crisp edges.
- Burger Assembly: Layer cheese-topped patty on toasted bun, garnish with additional caramelized onions and preferred condiments.
Notes
- Flavor Infusion Tip: Let ground beef rest with onion soup mix for 15 minutes to enhance deep, rich taste profiles and allow seasonings to penetrate meat thoroughly.
- Caramelization Technique: Cook onions slowly over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning and develop complex, sweet-savory flavor without scorching.
- Patty Perfection Trick: Create a small center indentation in burger patties to ensure even cooking and prevent bulging, resulting in uniform texture and consistent doneness.
- Temperature Control Strategy: Use medium-high heat and aim for 160°F internal temperature to guarantee safe, juicy burgers with optimal flavor and food safety standards.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg