Description
Savor the rich flavor of a juicy burger topped with sweet, caramelized onions and creamy Swiss cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce, tomato, and other preferred toppings
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Stir occasionally, allowing them to caramelize for about 15-20 minutes, or until they turn a deep golden brown and develop a sweet, rich flavor.
- Prepare the patties: Season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Form it into four equal-sized patties, making an indentation in the center of each.
- Grill the patties: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until desired doneness.
- Melt the cheese: In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Swiss cheese over each patty and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
- Toast the buns: Place the hamburger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes to toast them until golden and slightly crispy.
- Assemble the burgers: Layer the cooked patty with melted cheese on the bottom bun. Top with caramelized onions, crispy lettuce, tomato slices, and any other toppings.
- Serve and enjoy: Place the top bun over the assembled burger, serve immediately, and relish every glorious bite!
Notes
Caramelized onions can be prepared a day in advance. Freeze patties layered with parchment paper for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg