Beef Burgers with Onion

Name: Beef Burgers with Onion
Ingredients: Vegetable oil; Onion, chopped; Ground beef; Egg; Sliced cheese; Lettuce; Tomato, sliced thin; Ketchup

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If you are looking for a reliable hamburger recipe, this Beef Burgers with Onion is one to keep: 8 ingredients, 5 simple steps, ready in roughly under an hour. A hot pan and a little patience give you the kind of colour and texture that makes this dish. Scroll down for the ingredients, the step-by-step method, and answers to the questions we get asked most about it.

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Level Easy

Ingredients

Method

Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a frying pan. Add the onion, and fry for about 5 minutes until softened. Remove from the heat and cool.
Combine the ground beef, egg, and cooked onion.
Shape the beef mixture into patties. Cook the burgers on a grill for about 6 minutes, flipping halfway until browned on each side and cooked through.
In the last minute of cooking, lay a slice of cheese on top of each patty. Cover and let the cheese melt slightly.
Lightly toast the hamburger buns. Sandwich the patties in the buns, topping with lettuce, tomato, and ketchup as desired.

Tips for the best Beef Burgers with Onion

Let the beef come up to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking so it cooks evenly.
Taste as you go. Seasoning at the end is fine, but adjusting halfway through gives a more balanced result.
Read the whole method before you start and measure out the 8 ingredients first — it keeps the pace relaxed once the heat is on.
Rest the finished dish for a few minutes before serving — it lets the flavours settle and the texture firm up.

Variations

Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
Swap the beef for lamb or mushrooms or lentils — keep the cooking time similar and check for doneness.
Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.

Serving ideas

Finish with fresh herbs and serve family-style in the middle of the table.

Storage

Best eaten fresh. Leftovers keep covered in the fridge for 2 days; reheat in a hot pan or oven rather than the microwave to bring the crispness back.

Frequently asked questions

What can I substitute for chopped onion?

Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.

Can I make Beef Burgers with Onion ahead of time?

You can prep all the ingredients a day ahead and keep them covered in the fridge, then cook just before serving for the best texture.

Is this Beef Burgers with Onion recipe medium to make?

It is rated medium: 8 ingredients and 5 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.

Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0 — source