Create The Perfect Game Day Burger From Wahlburgers The Melt Recipes

GAME DAY BURGERS

Steps:

• For the onions: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Drizzle the onion slices with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt. Place in the hot grill pan and cook, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a bowl and toss with the balsamic and sugar. Cover the bowl with a piece of plastic wrap and let steam at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
• For the avocado: Mash together the avocado, lemon juice, salt and pepper flakes in a medium bowl.
• For the burgers: Heat the grill pan over medium-high heat. Form the beef into 6 even patties (about 1/3 pound each). Sprinkle the patties evenly on both sides with salt and place in the grill pan. Grill until nicely browned, about 2 minutes on the first side. Flip the burgers and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Place a slice of cheese on top of each burger and cover with a bowl or lid to allow the cheese to melt. Cook to desired doneness, about 1 minute longer for medium.
• Place a small amount of arugula on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with the patties, tomatoes, if using, and the grilled balsamic onions. Spread some of the avocado on the top half of the buns and close the burgers.

PATTY MELT (WHATABURGER COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
• Mash the chipotle peppers as you stir the sauce until you have a uniform mixture.
• Place the sauce in an airtight container and let set for at least 1 hour before using for best flavor.
• Heat a griddle or a large cast iron skillet to medium heat.
• Spread butter on both sides of all four slices of toast.
• Place buttered bread slices in the skillet and cook on both sides until toasted and browned.
• Place the ground beef into a bowl. Add salt and mix well.
• Form the beef into 4 thin round patties.
• Add 2 teaspoons of butter to the skillet.
• Add onions and a pinch of salt to the skillet.
• Cook the onions until they have browned. Remove the onions from the skillet.
• Place all four burger patties in the skillet.
• Cook the patties for 3 or 4 minutes and flip the burgers.
• Add the slices of cheese on top of the meat. Cook for another 3 or 4 minutes or until cooked through.
• Spread about 1 tablespoon of sauce on a slice of the toasted bread.
• Scatter onions on top of the sauce.
• Add a burger patty and then place another toasted bread slice on top.