French Onion Burgers Recipe

Name: French Onion Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; Kosher salt; 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 4 brioche or hamburger buns, split; 2 cups shredded gruyere cheese (about 6 ounces); 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; Dijon mustard, lettuce and potato chips, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon onion powder
4 brioche or hamburger buns, split
2 cups shredded gruyere cheese (about 6 ounces)
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Dijon mustard, lettuce and potato chips, for serving (optional)

1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onion and cook, stirring, until it starts to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
3
Add the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt, reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden, 15 more minutes.
4
Add the chicken broth and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and simmer until the onion is tender and the liquid is almost evaporated, 8 minutes.
5
Preheat the broiler.
6
Mix the beef, onion powder and the remaining 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce in a bowl with your hands.
7
Form into four 3/4-inch-thick patties and place on a broiler pan.
8
Make an indentation in the center of each with your thumb; season the patties with salt.
9
Broil, turning once, 5 minutes.
10
Place the buns cut-side up on a baking sheet.
11
Sprinkle with both cheeses and broil until melted, about 1 minute.
12
Spread mustard on the buns; sandwich with lettuce, the burgers and caramelized onion.
13
Serve with potato chips.
14
Per serving: Calories 705; Fat 43 g (Saturated 17 g); Cholesterol 160 mg; Sodium 986 mg; Carbohydrate 28 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 49 g
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Photograph by Christopher Testani

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, French Onion Burgers falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

French Onion Burgers

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