Caramelized French Onion Smashburger
This burger is where the rich, umami-packed goodness of French Onion soup meets the irreplaceable classic smashburger.
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a hot pan, adding a splash of your finest olive oil. Once it’s sizzling, add the onions. Lower the heat to medium-low and let them caramelise gently, stir every couple of minutes.
- 2
Shape your ground beef into four equal balls. Now, grab a burger press or just use a small plate to smash them into patties. Show no mercy here. Season each patty with salt and pepper to taste.
- 3
Heat up a cast-iron or stainless-steel pan to medium heat. Cook each patty for about 4-5 minutes per side. After flipping, quickly crown them with slices of cheese and cover with a lid to trap the heat and melt the cheese to perfection.
- 4
Once your onions are soft and golden, stir in a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and a pinch of salt and pepper to elevate their flavour. Let them mingle on low heat for another 5 minutes.
- 5
Whip up your Dijonnaise by combining mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
- 6
Toast those brioche buns in a bit of butter over medium heat until they’re just kissed by golden perfection.
- 7
Build the burger: Start with a smear of Dijonnaise on the bottom bun, stack on the patty with its cheesy hat, sprinkle some fresh chopped thyme, and top with a generous scoop of caramelized onions. Add a dab more Dijonnaise on the top bun before capping off this culinary masterpiece.
