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Skillet Burger with Caramelized Onions

A delicious burger with crunchy crust, melted cheese, and caramelized onions. Smothered in a creamy chipotle mayo.
Course Entrees
Cuisine American
Keyword Burger, cheeseburger
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 1295kcal
Author Wendie

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 20% fat)
  • 2 onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 8 slices cheese
  • 4 Buns

Chipotle Mayo

  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
  • pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl add the mayo, chipotle, and adobo sauce. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • 2. Divide the meat into four patties and place on a plate, using two-finger gently press the center down slightly. This ensures that the burgers don't shrink too much. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
  • 3. Heat a skillet/griddle I (I use cast iron) on medium-high heat add butter and sliced onions. Cook for about 5 minutes tossing the onions every minute or so. Then reduce heat to medium-low and sprinkle some salt and pepper and cook for about 15 minutes, tossing every couple minutes so they don't burn. Remove to a bowl.
  • 4. Return the skillet/griddle to high heat. Add olive oil and place patties in skillet. Cook without moving for 3 minutes. Flip and cook another 2 minutes and add cheese, cover and cook another 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • 5. Serve on soft buns with chipotle mayo. Top with lettuce, tomato, and caramelized onions.

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Notes

  • Always use 20% fat ground beef. Fat means flavor and always makes an amazing burger.
  • Don't be too rough while shaping the patties. Gentle hands mean a more tender burger.
  • To stop shrinkage while cooking the burgers, make an indent in the center of the patty. This will keep that perfect patty shape and prevent it from shrinking.
  • Nutrition

    Serving: 4Servings | Calories: 1295kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 101g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 60g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 245mg | Sodium: 1312mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g