How to Make Pan-Fried Onion Cheeseburger - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like biting into a juicy, flavorful cheeseburger, and when it's made with pan-fried onions, it takes this classic dish to a whole new level. This recipe for Pan-Fried Onion Cheeseburgers will satisfy even the most discerning burger aficionado. The combination of caramelized onions and melted cheese, all sandwiched between a perfectly cooked beef patty, is a match made in burger heaven.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef (80 percent lean)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 slices sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 3 rolls brioche, split and toasted

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 onion burgers

  • Place ground beef in a bowl and season with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly and shape into 3 balls. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet. Add onion and cook until onions start to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the skillet. Add 3 ground beef balls to the same skillet and flatten with a cast iron press or a heavy spatula. Evenly top each patty with onions and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more.
  • Carefully flip patties over so that the onions are now on the bottom, pressing once again with cast iron press or heavy spatula. Top each with a slice of cheese and cook until cheese is melted and burgers have reached the desired doneness, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve on brioche buns.
  • Nutrition

    621 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 145mg
    • Sodium: 660mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 294mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 219mg