Caramelized Onion Burgers Recipes

CARAMELIZED ONION BURGERS

Steps:

• Cook onions and sugar in hot oil over low heat 20 to 25 minutes until onion is caramelized, stirring often. Stir in the 1/4 cup water, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Set aside and keep warm.
• Combine beef, parsley, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Shape into 4 patties.
• Grill over medium-hot heat until beef is no longer pink.
• Serve on buns with caramelized onions, tomato slices and lettuce.

SMASHED HAMBURGERS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large (12-inch) sauté pan over medium heat, add the onions, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and starting to brown. Add the sugar, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are browned and caramelized. Add the vinegar and cook for 30 seconds to deglaze the pan.
• Meanwhile, combine the dry mustard, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Place the ground beef in a medium bowl and sprinkle on the mustard mixture. With your fingers, lightly work the mustard into the beef and shape into four 1-inch-thick patties. Place them on a plate and freeze for exactly 15 minutes.
• Heat a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. From the freezer, place the burgers directly in the hot skillet. With a large metal spatula, firmly press each burger into the pan. Cook the burgers for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, without moving them, so the bottoms get browned and crusty. Flip the burgers, then spoon on the onions and sprinkle the Gruyère on top. Place a lid on the skillet and cook the burgers for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the burgers are medium-rare inside. Place one burger on each roll and serve hot with ketchup on the side.

TURKEY BURGERS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet over low heat, cook onions in oil and butter for 1 hour or until tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with the sugar, salt and pepper; cook over medium-low heat for 45-60 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with thyme; keep warm. , In a large bowl, combine the green onions, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce; crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Serve on buns with caramelized onions.

CARAMELIZED ONION-BACON BURGERS

Steps:

• Place 1/3 cup barbecue sauce in a small bowl. Crumble beef over barbecue sauce and mix well. Shape into four patties., In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain. In another skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown., Spread buns with remaining butter; set aside. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with cheese. Grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted., Place buns, cut side down, on grill for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Spread buns with barbecue sauce; serve burgers on buns with onion and bacon.

JEFF'S CARAMELIZED ONION BURGER

Steps:

• Sauté finely chopped onions on low flame (if you do this step too quickly by using a higher flame your onions will not become tender) with several tablespoons of oil until nicely browned and caramelized (soft but don't over brown).
• In a large bowl mix together the remaining ingredients with the caramelized onions.
• Cook the burgers on a medium flame in a frying pan or barbecue until nicely browned.
• Top with lettuce, tomato, ketchup, sliced dill pickles, as you like. Enjoy!

CHICKEN BURGERS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Coat the bottom of a large cast iron skillet with oil. Turn heat to high and wait until oil is hot but not smoking. Add onions and cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low or medium-low. Continue to cook, flipping onions every 8 minutes and adding oil if necessary to keep them moist, until dark and caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes.
• While the onions are caramelizing, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, diced ham, egg, bell pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix to combine, being careful not to work the meat too much. Form into 4 patties.
• Grill on the preheated grill over direct heat until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side, adding a slice of Swiss cheese to each in the last minute. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the burgers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Spread butter on the inside of the hamburger buns and grill, face-down, until toasty, about 3 to 5 seconds.
• Place the patties with cheese on the bottom buns, top with caramelized onions, spread mustard on the top buns, and serve.

MINI BURGERS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Make the onions: Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned and caramelized, about 30 minutes more.
• Add wine, thyme, and 1/4 cup water. Raise heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Make the burgers: heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
• Heat a grill to medium-high. Combine beef, parsley, and onion in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Form into 8 one-inch-thick patties. Grill 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Top with a square of cheese after flipping burger if desired. Assemble with caramelized onions and skewers.