French Onion Burgers
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 brioche or hamburger buns, split
- 2 cups shredded gruyere cheese (about 6 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- Dijon mustard, lettuce and potato chips, for serving (optional)
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and cook, stirring, until it starts to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt, reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden, 15 more minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and simmer until the onion is tender and the liquid is almost evaporated, 8 minutes.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Mix the beef, onion powder and the remaining 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce in a bowl with your hands.
- Form into four 3/4-inch-thick patties and place on a broiler pan.
- Make an indentation in the center of each with your thumb; season the patties with salt.
- Broil, turning once, 5 minutes.
- Place the buns cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with both cheeses and broil until melted, about 1 minute.
- Spread mustard on the buns; sandwich with lettuce, the burgers and caramelized onion.
- Serve with potato chips.
- Per serving: Calories 705; Fat 43 g (Saturated 17 g); Cholesterol 160 mg; Sodium 986 mg; Carbohydrate 28 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 49 g
- Photograph by Christopher Testani
extravirgin olive oil, onion, sugar, kosher salt, chicken broth, worcestershire sauce, ground beef, onion powder, buns, gruyere cheese, parmesan cheese, potato chips
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/french-onion-burgers-recipe.html (may not work)