Description

A bold, savory burger with a thin seared patty and caramelized onion crust, combining smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors for a restaurant-quality meal at home.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb (450g) ground beef (80% lean)
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp coarse sea salt
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Form ground beef into 4 equal patties (about 1-inch thick).
Sprinkle both sides of each patty with salt, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
Spread half the sliced onions evenly over each patty, pressing gently to adhere.
Place patties into the hot skillet and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until crispy.
Flip using tongs and repeat on the other side.
Optional: Top with shredded cheddar or Gouda during the last minute to melt.
Serve on toasted buns with pickled jalapeños or house-made relish.

Notes

Use a cast-iron skillet for optimal heat retention. Handle onions gently to avoid burning. Substitute pickled cucumbers for jalapeños if avoiding heat.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 8
Category: Dinner
Method: Pan-Cooking
Cuisine: American, Southwestern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burger
Calories: 460
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 90mg