Onion Soup Style Burgers (Print-Friendly Version)
Enjoy a comforting dish featuring juicy beef patties layered with sweet caramelized onions and creamy Gruyère cheese. Perfect for a cozy meal any time, this burger variation is a keeper.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Meat
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1 pound ground beef
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
→ Onions and Seasonings
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2 large onions, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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1/2 cup beef broth
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
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1 clove garlic, finely chopped (optional)
→ Cheese and Bread
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4 slices Gruyère or Swiss cheese
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4 hamburger buns
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Additional unsalted butter for toasting buns
# How to Make It:
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Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions become deep golden and sweet, about 20 to 25 minutes. If onions start to stick, deglaze with splashes of beef broth to loosen.
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In a bowl, combine ground beef with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently and form into four equal-sized patties.
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Place patties on a preheated grill or skillet and cook to desired doneness.
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Mix finely chopped garlic with soft butter. Spread the mixture on buns and toast until golden brown.
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Place a cooked patty on the bottom half of each bun. Top each with a generous portion of caramelized onions and a slice of cheese.
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Broil the open-faced burgers for about one minute until the cheese melts and bubbles.
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Sprinkle fresh or dried thyme over the melted cheese, cover with the top bun, and serve immediately.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For deeper onion flavor, cook onions slowly over low heat to avoid burning.