Easy Onion Burgers Recipe

By
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches is a grilling and barbecue expert. He has written two cookbooks.
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Updated on 01/5/22
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Sabrina S. Baksh / Regarding BBQ, Inc.

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 14 mins
Total: 29 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Yield: 6 burgers
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
822 Calories
51g Fat
34g Carbs
54g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 822
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51g 65%
Saturated Fat 18g 88%
Cholesterol 167mg 56%
Sodium 1579mg 69%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 54g
Vitamin C 2mg 8%
Calcium 399mg 31%
Iron 6mg 36%
Potassium 753mg 16%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Who doesn't love a nice juicy grilled burger? This is a quick and easy recipe for onion burgers just bursting with flavor. Hamburger meat is combined with onion soup mix and Worcestershire sauce, along with ketchup, and then grilled. To achieve those juicy, luscious burgers, you want to use sirloin or ground round and try to get 80 to 85% lean beef. 

Form the patties, and make sure to press your thumb into the center of each hamburger patty to create an indentation. This helps to keep the burgers from puffing up in the middle. When grilling, avoid the temptation to press down on the burgers with the spatula as that will release the juices, and leave them alone, don't keep flipping them. These tips will further assist you in getting the ideal burger that is juicy and tasty. 

This onion burger recipe offers a special topping for the burgers consisting of mayo and steak sauce and also uses swiss cheese, but you're welcome to change the cheese to whatever your favorite one is, and to use another topping if you'd like. 

Toast the buns on the grill for a crispy effect, or leave them untoasted. Don't forget to put your favorite toppings, such as a combo of lettuce, a slice of tomato and onion, and a pickle.  

These onion burgers are perfect for weeknight meals, tailgating, game day, or cookout. Serve them with homemade french fries or potato salad and baked beans.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds (900 grams) of ground beef, preferably sirloin or round

  • 1 package dry onion soup mix

  • 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) ketchup, or tomato paste

  • 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sea salt

  • 6 hamburger buns

  • 6 slices swiss cheese

For the Topping:

  • 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons (22 1/2 milliliters) steak sauce

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Combine ground beef with soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup (or tomato sauce), and salt. 

  3. Form into six equal-sized patties. 

  4. Preheat the grill for medium-high heat. 

  5. Place patties onto grill and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side (or until internal temperature reaches a safe 165 F). During the last minute or two of cook time, place one slice of Swiss cheese on each patty. 

  6. Once the cheese has melted and patties are cooked through, remove from heat and place onto a cookie sheet or platter. Cover with aluminum foil.

  7. To prepare burger topping, simply combine mayonnaise and steak sauce until mixed through.  Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days after preparation. 

  8. Assemble hamburgers and top off with mayonnaise mixture.

  9. Serve immediately.

How to Store

The burger topping can be stored for up to two days in the fridge in an airtight container.