Name: Classic Hamburger with Caramelized Onions
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz ground beef; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, sliced; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp butter; 2 slices white bread; lettuce leaves; tomato slices; pickled cucumbers; ketchup; mustard

A straightforward hamburger with a sweet and savory twist from caramelized onions.

Method

Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté onions until softened.
Add balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and butter, and cook until onions are caramelized.
Form ground beef into 2 patties and season with salt and pepper.
Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side, until desired doneness.
Toast bread slices if desired.
Assemble burgers with caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, pickled cucumbers, ketchup, and mustard.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.