Classic Juicy Cheeseburger with Caramelized Onions

Name: Classic Juicy Cheeseburger with Caramelized Onions
Ingredients: 450 g ground beef; onion; American cheese; lettuce; pickles; ketchup; mayonnaise; oil; brioche bun

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This recipe shows you how to craft a juicy, restaurant-quality cheeseburger topped with sweet caramelized onions and all your favorite fixings. Using perfectly seasoned beef patties and melted American cheese, it delivers a deliciously satisfying meal in just 8 minutes.

Ingredients extracted via AI

450 g ground beefonionAmerican cheeselettucepicklesketchupmayonnaiseoilbrioche bun

Procedure generated via AI

Start with 80/20 ground beef (80% meat, 20% fat). Divide it into four equal parts and roll each into a ball.
Shape each ball into a roughly quarter-pound patty, pressing gently to make them relatively thin so they fit well inside the bun after cooking.
Avoid overhandling the meat to prevent the patties from falling apart when cooked.
Peel the onion, remove the ends, and slice it into thin half-moons.
Gather the remaining ingredients: sliced American cheese (preferably deli-sliced), fresh lettuce, small pickles sliced into rounds, ketchup, mayonnaise, and optional hot sauce for extra flavor.
Heat a stainless steel pan over high heat with just enough neutral vegetable oil to lightly coat the bottom.
Season the patties with salt on top immediately before placing them in the pan to keep the seasoning intact and avoid a rubbery texture.
Place the patties in the pan and top each with some sliced onion. Let them cook together so the onions caramelize and absorb the meat’s juices.
Do not press down on the patties while cooking to keep them juicy.
After about 3 to 4 minutes, flip the patties and gently press so the onions stick to the meat. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.