Description
Hearty French onion soup burgers blend classic French flavors with American grill culture. Caramelized onions, melted gruyère cheese, and savory beef patties create a delectable meal you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb (680 g) ground beef
- 4–8 oz (113–227 g) Swiss or Provolone cheese
- 1 packet (4-6 tbsps) Lipton Onion Soup Mix
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2.5 tbsps (37.5 ml) butter
- 4 buns
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) brandy or Sherry (optional)
- 0.75 cup (180 ml) water (as needed)
- 1 pinch of thyme
- 1 little butter or oil for brushing the buns
Instructions
- Onion Mixture Preparation: Thoroughly blend ground beef with onion soup mix, allowing flavors to harmonize while preparing caramelized onions.
- Caramelization Process: In a large skillet, melt unsalted butter and introduce sliced onions with fresh thyme, gradually transforming them through strategic liquid additions and patient cooking until achieving a rich, mahogany-toned, silky texture.
- Flavor Enhancement: Deglaze the caramelized onion pan with brandy or sherry, creating intense depth and complexity, then set aside the aromatic mixture.
- Burger Formation: Craft burger patties with a subtle center depression to guarantee uniform cooking and prevent uneven expansion during grilling.
- Cooking Technique: Sear burgers over medium-high heat for approximately 3 minutes per side, aiming for precise doneness and robust caramelization.
- Cheese and Topping Integration: Crown each burger with caramelized onions and selected cheese, reducing heat to allow complete cheese melting and optimal internal temperature achievement.
- Bun Preparation: Delicately brush burger buns with melted butter or olive oil, then toast until achieving a crisp, golden-brown exterior that provides textural contrast.
Notes
- Flavor Fusion Technique: Mix onion soup mix with ground beef at least 10-15 minutes before cooking to allow seasoning to penetrate deeply and enhance overall taste profile.
- Caramelization Mastery: Slowly cook onions over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, which develops rich, complex sweetness without burning or creating bitter edges.
- Patty Perfection Trick: Create a slight thumb indent in burger center to prevent puffing during cooking, ensuring even heat distribution and consistent doneness.
- Cheese Melting Hack: Cover burger with lid or aluminum foil during final cooking stage to create steam environment that helps cheese melt smoothly and evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing/Grilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg