French Onion Soup Burgers 🧅🍔🧀✨
A rich and savory twist on classic burgers—juicy beef patties topped with caramelized onions, melted cheese, and a hint of French onion soup flavor. Perfect for cozy dinners or weekend indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 slices Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 4 burger buns
- Optional garnish: fresh thyme or parsley
Directions 👩🍳
- Caramelize onions: In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Add sliced onions and cook on medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes until golden and caramelized. Stir in Worcestershire sauce.
- Prepare patties: Mix ground beef with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shape into 4 patties.
- Cook burgers: Grill or pan-fry patties 4–5 minutes per side until cooked to desired doneness.
- Top with cheese: Place Gruyère or Swiss slices on patties. Cover briefly until melted.
- Assemble: Toast buns lightly. Place patties on buns, top with caramelized onions, and garnish with thyme or parsley.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with fries or a crisp salad.
Tips
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of beef broth to onions for deeper French onion soup taste.
- Variation: Swap Gruyère for provolone or mozzarella.
- Serving idea: Pair with roasted potatoes or onion rings.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Kcal: ~420 per burger
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “French Onion Soup Burgers—juicy beef, caramelized onions, and melty cheese 🧅🍔🧀✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you use Gruyère or Swiss cheese?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next burger night.” • “Tag a friend who loves gourmet burgers.” • “Golden onions, juicy beef, cheesy perfection.”