Description
These French Onion Soup Burgers bring the rich, savory flavors of French onion soup into a juicy, cheesy burger. With caramelized onions, melted Gruyère cheese, and a touch of thyme, this burger is perfect for an elevated casual meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Burgers:
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 slices of Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- For the Caramelized Onions:
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- For Garlic Butter Buns (optional):
- Additional butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced onions and sugar, cooking for about 20-25 minutes or until the onions are deeply caramelized. Stir occasionally, and add a splash of beef broth if they start to stick. Once caramelized, stir in fresh thyme.
- Prepare the Burger Patties: In a mixing bowl, season the ground beef with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Form the mixture into 4 equal patties.
- Cook the Patties: In a separate skillet or on a grill, cook the patties to your desired level of doneness.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Buns: If desired, mix butter and minced garlic and spread on each bun half. Toast until golden brown.
- Assemble the Burgers: On the bottom half of each bun, place a burger patty. Top with a generous amount of caramelized onions and a slice of cheese. Place under a broiler for a few minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
- Serve: Sprinkle fresh thyme over the melted cheese, cover with bun tops, and serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, try using garlic butter on the buns before toasting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg