Canadian Burger With Beer-Braised Onions and Cheddar

By NiteSki

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 ⁄4 cup beer
• 1 1⁄2 lbs fresh ground beef or 1 1⁄2 lbs ground round
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 ⁄4 cup finely diced red pepper
• 1 ⁄4 cup beer
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

For the Beer-Braised Onions:.

Melt the butter in a large heavy skillet.

Add the onions and cook while stirring frequently over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, or until tender.

Add 3/4 cup beer and the sugar, and cook until beer is absorbed and the onions become lightly browned, about 15 minutes.

For the burgers:.

Pre-heat the barbeque on high.

In a large bowl, gently but thoroughly combine the beef, garlic, red pepper, 1/4 cup beer, dijon, salt and pepper.

Form into 4 patties 1" thick, and place on the grill, turning heat down to medium.

Grill them for 4-6 minutes per side, or until nearly the desired doneness.

Top each burger with 1/2 cup grated cheese, and heat till slightly melted.

Serve on toasted buns and top each with the beer-braised onions.