CANADIAN BURGER WITH BEER-BRAISED ONIONS AND CHEDDAR

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A Classic Canadian Burger, with a slight twist. Serve with your favourite accompaniments, on grilled buns or bread. Recipe by Ruth Gangbar from Food and Drink.

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup beer
1 1/2 lbs fresh ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground round
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup finely diced red pepper
1/4 cup beer
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • For the Beer-Braised Onions:.
  • Melt the butter in a large heavy skillet.
  • Add the onions and cook while stirring frequently over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, or until tender.
  • Add 3/4 cup beer and the sugar, and cook until beer is absorbed and the onions become lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
  • For the burgers:.
  • Pre-heat the barbeque on high.
  • In a large bowl, gently but thoroughly combine the beef, garlic, red pepper, 1/4 cup beer, dijon, salt and pepper.
  • Form into 4 patties 1" thick, and place on the grill, turning heat down to medium.
  • Grill them for 4-6 minutes per side, or until nearly the desired doneness.
  • Top each burger with 1/2 cup grated cheese, and heat till slightly melted.
  • Serve on toasted buns and top each with the beer-braised onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.7, Fat 47.5, SaturatedFat 23.8, Cholesterol 182.6, Sodium 578.1, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 5.5, Protein 46.9

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