It’s burger season, friends! The caramelized onions bump up the traditional burger experience! My kids don’t normally love onions, but they devour them with these burgers.
Get your grill going and easily get this delicious meal on the table for your family! Nothing says “summer” like burgers!
Caramelized Onions Burger
Adding caramelized onion to this traditional burger is over-the-top easy and delicious! The perfect way to whip up a weeknight dinner that the whole family will enjoy!
Ingredients
For the burgers
- 3 lbs ground beef
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- salt and pepper
- 12 hamburger buns
- 12 slices of Swiss cheese
- fresh arugala leaves
For the caramelized onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 tbsp butter
- 4 yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp ground thyme
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup (or you can use brown sugar, if desired)
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper
Instructions
To make the caramelized onions:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat butter and olive oil.
- Add onion, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Saute for 30 minutes or until onions are caramelized, stirring occasionally.
- Turn heat off and put lid on skillet to keep warm until ready to serve.
To make the burgers:
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper. Using two forks or clean hands, mix until combined.
- Divide meat mixture into 12 equal portions (I use a ½ cup measuring spoon) and form into patties. Press your thumb in center of each patty to ensure even grilling.
- Grill on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes on each side. At the end of grilling time, add sliced cheese on top of burger patties.
- Serve with buns and top generously with caramelized onions and fresh arugula. Enjoy!
Notes
Note: I use pure maple syrup as a sweetener in my recipes, as we try to avoid processed sugar.
