Reverse Seared Onion Burger
Reverse Seared Onion Burger
Ingredients
For the Onion Burgers
- 1 white onion, large
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 8 American cheese slices
For Assembly
- 4 burger buns
- 1/2 cup burger sauce, creamy, orange-ish style
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the onion: Using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, thinly slice the white onion into very thin rings. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Form the patties: Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions (approximately 3 ounces each). Take one portion of ground beef and flatten it slightly. Place a thin onion ring on top of the beef. Use a burger patty press or your hands to press the onion ring firmly into the ground beef, forming a thin burger patty with the onion embedded. Repeat this process for all 8 patties.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Season the patties: Season one side of each patty generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Initial searing: Heat a large griddle or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Place the seasoned side of the patties down onto the hot griddle. Cook for 3-4 minutes until a good crust has formed.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Season and flip: While the first side sears, season the top side of the patties with salt and pepper. Once a good crust has formed, use a sturdy spatula to carefully flip the patties.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add cheese: Immediately place one slice of American cheese on top of each flipped, cooking patty.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Melt the cheese: Place a metal dome or a large lid over the patties on the griddle to help the cheese melt quickly and evenly. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the patties are cooked to your desired doneness.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Toast the buns: While the patties are cooking, place the burger buns, cut-side down, onto an empty section of the hot griddle. Toast until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Remove from heat: Once the buns are toasted and the cheese is melted on the patties, remove both from the griddle and set aside.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Assemble the burger: Start with the bottom half of a toasted bun. Spread a generous layer of burger sauce onto the bottom bun. Place a few pieces of lettuce on top of the sauce, followed by slices of tomato, and then arrange pickle slices over the tomatoes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Complete assembly: Place one cheeseburger patty on the pickles, then add a second cheeseburger patty on top for a double burger. Finish by placing the top bun to complete the burger. Repeat for the remaining burgers. Serve immediately, optionally cut in half.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Reverse Seared Onion Burger
For the Onion Burgers
- 1 white onion, large
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 8 American cheese slices
For Assembly
- 4 burger buns
- 1/2 cup burger sauce, creamy, orange-ish style
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the onion: Using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, thinly slice the white onion into very thin rings. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Form the patties: Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions (approximately 3 ounces each). Take one portion of ground beef and flatten it slightly. Place a thin onion ring on top of the beef. Use a burger patty press or your hands to press the onion ring firmly into the ground beef, forming a thin burger patty with the onion embedded. Repeat this process for all 8 patties.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Season the patties: Season one side of each patty generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Initial searing: Heat a large griddle or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Place the seasoned side of the patties down onto the hot griddle. Cook for 3-4 minutes until a good crust has formed.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Season and flip: While the first side sears, season the top side of the patties with salt and pepper. Once a good crust has formed, use a sturdy spatula to carefully flip the patties.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add cheese: Immediately place one slice of American cheese on top of each flipped, cooking patty.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Melt the cheese: Place a metal dome or a large lid over the patties on the griddle to help the cheese melt quickly and evenly. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the patties are cooked to your desired doneness.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Toast the buns: While the patties are cooking, place the burger buns, cut-side down, onto an empty section of the hot griddle. Toast until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Remove from heat: Once the buns are toasted and the cheese is melted on the patties, remove both from the griddle and set aside.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Assemble the burger: Start with the bottom half of a toasted bun. Spread a generous layer of burger sauce onto the bottom bun. Place a few pieces of lettuce on top of the sauce, followed by slices of tomato, and then arrange pickle slices over the tomatoes.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Complete assembly: Place one cheeseburger patty on the pickles, then add a second cheeseburger patty on top for a double burger. Finish by placing the top bun to complete the burger. Repeat for the remaining burgers. Serve immediately, optionally cut in half.
⏱️ 2 min