Description
Juicy beef patty topped with sweet caramelized onions and creamy Swiss cheese, creating a perfect blend of savory and sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce, tomato, and other preferred toppings
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and salt; stir occasionally until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the patties: Season ground beef with salt and pepper, then form into four patties with a slight indentation in the center.
- Grill the patties: Preheat grill to medium-high and grill patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until desired doneness, using a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Melt the cheese: In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Swiss cheese on each patty and close the grill lid to melt.
- Toast the buns: Grill hamburger buns for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Assemble the burgers: Layer bottom buns with patties, melted cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, and any other toppings.
- Serve and enjoy: Add the top bun and serve hot, enjoying the symphony of flavors.
Notes
Make caramelized onions in advance for easy assembly. Experiment with different cheeses and toppings for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg