Dinner

Sweet Onion BBQ Burgers

Caramelized sweet onions and smoky barbecue sauce top these juicy patties. The perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy, ideal for summer grilling or weeknight cravings.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 2 teaspoons onion salt
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 1/4 cups barbecue sauce sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1 teaspoon brown sugar onion topping:
  • 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced 4 slices smoked cheddar cheese 4 hamburger buns, split

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, onion salt and brown sugar. Add egg. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. Place in a shallow dish; pour barbecue sauce over patties. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; cover and refrigerate until serving. For topping, melt butter in a large skillet. Stir in honey until blended. Add onions; saute for 15-20 minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Keep warm.
  3. Drain and discard barbecue sauce. Grill patties, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Top each with a cheese slice; grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with sauce and onion topping