Caramelized Onion Smashed Burgers

Ingredients

NameQuantityConfiguration
Sweet/Vidalia onions2Thinly sliced
Butter4 tbsp-
Ground beef1 lb-
Brioche buns4-
Lettuce4 leafs-
Cheese4 slicesYour choice
Salt-
Avocado oil-
Garlic spread-

Yield: ~4 burgers

Method

  1. Melt butter in a pan, then add onions and a pinch of salt.
  2. Stir often while cooking on low-med heat until well caramelized, about 30 mins.
  3. Meanwhile, portion ground beef into 4 balls.
  4. Thoroughly heat a cast iron pan over med-high heat.
  5. Brush skillet with avocado oil and press/smash a beef ball into pan. Season top with salt and pepper..
  6. Cook 2-3 mins and flip. Season with salt and pepper, then place cheese on top and cook additional 2-3 mins.
  7. Remove patty from heat and repeat with other patties. Make sure to scrape off pan and re-oil between burgers.
  8. While patties rest, toast brioche buns in pan.
  9. Spread garlic spread on top and buttom buns. Assemble in order of bottom bun -> patty -> onions -> lettuce -> top bun.

Notes

  • Add additional toppings as needed, such as pickles, mustard, and tomatoes.
  • Serve with salad to offset the large amount of grease this burger contains.