Beer Burgers With Beer Braised Onions Recipe

Ingredients for Beer Burgers With Beer Braised Onions

• 2 tablespoons butter
• Onion
• 1 cup beer (any type, but dark beers recommended)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 pound ground chuck
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Hamburger Buns
• 4 slices of your favorite cheese (cheddar or Swiss recommended)

How to Make Beer Burgers With Beer Braised Onions

1. **Prepare the Onions:** Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced, and sauté, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5-6 minutes.
3. Pour in ¾ cup of your favorite beer (dark beers work well!), 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beer is absorbed and the onions begin to brown slightly, about 18-20 minutes.
5. Add the remaining ¼ cup beer and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
6. Keep the onions warm while you cook the burgers.
7. **Prepare the Burgers:** In a large bowl, gently combine 1 pound ground chuck, 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
8. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties. Handle gently to avoid tough burgers.
9. **Grill the Burgers:** Grill the patties to your desired doneness (about 4-5 minutes per side for medium).
10. **Toast the Buns:** Lightly toast the burger buns on the grill for added flavor.
11. **Assemble the Burgers:** Serve the burgers on the toasted buns, topped with the beer-braised onions, your favorite cheese slices (cheddar or Swiss recommended), and ketchup.