Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these French Onion Soup Burgers. Juicy beef patties are topped with rich, caramelized onions and gooey Gruyère cheese, creating a mouthwatering explosion of flavors. Served with warm beef broth for dipping, these burgers will elevate any gathering or cozy night in. Easy to prepare and packed with savory goodness, they are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 4 slices Gruyère cheese
- 4 sturdy burger buns
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add sliced onions and sprinkle with salt. Cook until golden brown and caramelized (approximately 20 minutes).
- Stir in fresh thyme once onions are caramelized.
- Shape ground beef into four patties; season with salt and pepper. Cook in the same skillet over medium-high heat until browned on the outside and juicy inside (about 6 minutes per side).
- Place a slice of Gruyère cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking; cover briefly to melt.
- Toast burger buns lightly. Assemble by layering caramelized onions on the bun followed by the cheesy patty.
- Serve with warm beef broth for dipping if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg