French Onion Soup Burgers
French Onion Soup Burgers combine juicy beef patties with deeply caramelized onions, melted Gruyère or Swiss cheese, and garlicky toasted buns for a rich, satisfying dinner that feels special but stays practical.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20
- 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ cup beef broth plus extra as needed
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 4 slices Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 4 hamburger buns preferably brioche
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook onions with butter and sugar over medium heat until soft and deep golden.
- Mix ground beef with seasoning, form patties, and press a small center dent.
- Cook patties over medium high heat until done to preference.
- Mix garlic with butter and toast buns until lightly crisp.
- Place burgers on buns, top with onions and cheese.
- Broil until cheese melts, add thyme, cover with buns, and serve hot.