Description
Savory French onion soup burger marries classic French cuisine with American comfort food, creating a mouthwatering fusion of caramelized onions, melted gruyère, and juicy beef. Culinary enthusiasts will delight in this innovative dish that promises rich flavors and gourmet satisfaction in every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) Worcestershire sauce
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Caramelize onions in a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of oil, stirring periodically until they transform into a rich, golden-brown color, approximately 15 minutes.
- Combine ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper, then gently shape into four uniform burger patties.
- Preheat skillet or grill to high heat and cook patties to preferred doneness, ensuring interior reaches recommended temperature.
- Simultaneously, warm beef broth in a separate pot and incorporate caramelized onions, allowing flavors to meld together through gentle simmering.
- Transfer cooked burger patties onto bottom hamburger bun halves, creating a sturdy foundation for the layered creation.
- Crown each patty with a generous slice of Swiss cheese, positioning it to melt from residual heat.
- Carefully ladle the aromatic onion-infused broth directly over the cheese, enabling it to cascade and create a luscious, flavor-saturated surface.
- Complete the burger by crowning with top bun halves and serve immediately to preserve optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Enhance caramelization by adding a pinch of sugar while cooking onions, which helps achieve deeper golden-brown color and richer flavor.
- Select high-quality ground beef with 80/20 fat content for juicier, more flavorful burger patties that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free buns and checking Worcestershire sauce ingredients for potential wheat-based additives.
- Elevate presentation by toasting buns lightly and letting cheese fully melt before pouring hot broth, ensuring maximum flavor absorption and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg