Grilled Burgers with Caramelized Onions and Balsamic Mayo
A delicious blend of juicy grilled burgers topped with caramelized onions and a creamy balsamic mayo, perfect for summer barbecues and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 slices cheese (e.g., cheddar or American)
- Lettuce leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
- Cook bacon in a separate pan until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
- Form ground beef into patties and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the patties over medium-high heat until cooked to desired doneness, about 4-5 minutes per side for medium.
- Place a slice of cheese on each patty during the last minute of grilling to melt.
- Mix balsamic vinegar with mayonnaise in a small bowl to create the balsamic mayo.
- Spread balsamic mayo on the bottom half of the hamburger buns.
- Layer with lettuce, the grilled burger patty with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and caramelized onions.
- Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to customize the burgers with your favorite toppings such as avocado or fried egg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg