Crunchy Onion Burger

Easy family dinner ideas are back & on the grill today. Summer is the best time to gather ’round & share great food like this Crunchy Onion Burger with family & friends.

Do you love homemade burgers? They are probably one of the things I look forward to the most when it comes to warm weather and grilling. I know they seem so simple, but a homemade hamburger just really hits the spot.

Honestly, you can do the pre-made frozen patties, but these are so much fatter and juicier than you could ever get with those.

Easy Onion Burger

The best way to really make a great burger is to get in there & get your hands in it. Put that beef in a large bowl, add your seasonings & get your hands in there & work it.

I leave this to the hubs most of the time because his large hands naturally form larger patties. This means that after the natural shrinkage as they cook, they will still be the perfect size for the bun.

Make sure that grill is good & hot before you place your patties. This way you get good sear when you place the meat on the grill and that locks in the juices.

Grilling doesn’t have to be for an occasion. Most times it’s just as easy as cooking indoors, if not easier.

We grill almost every night, weather permitting. That’s part of why I love this time of year so much. It makes creating burgers like this one so easy.

Get creative with those toppings. Maybe you aren’t a big fan of the peperoncini’s I added on here. Choose something you love that you wouldn’t normally add to a burger & throw it on there.

You would be surprised by just how good it can taste when you go beyond the typical hamburger toppings. I happen to love blue cheese on my burgers, so that’s the first thing I grab when putting the perfect burger together.

For this one, I added those French fried onions. Sometimes I will do grilled onions & sometimes I will go all out with beer-battered onion rings.

The pop of flavor really comes from adding the peperoncini’s. Sometimes I scale it back & add a pineapple ring or even omit both of those & just add some barbecue sauce. But for the most part, what you see right here sums up my favorite way to enjoy a burger.

Here are some commonly asked questions

Can I freeze the patties for later?

Yes, absolutely, that will work just fine. If you want to make the patties and then freeze them for later, that works well. Just make sure to freeze in a single layer and then stack once frozen.

If you want to freeze cooked patties for later, place them in an airtight container and label with the date. Use within 3 months.

How many can this serve?

This recipe makes about 6 burgers. Just enough for a quick dinner for our family of 5. If you have big appetites, plan accordingly.

recipe for onion burgers

Can this recipe be doubled?

Absolutely. If you are making this for a party or gathering, you will need to double or triple this recipe. Just get a really large mixing bowl and make sure your grill is ready to go.

HOW DO YOU MAKE Crunchy Onion Burger?

 

1. Combine beef and seasonings in a large bowl and work the seasoning into the beef so it’s all combined.
2. Divide the mixture into 6 equal parts and form into a patty shape.
3. Place raw patties on a baking sheet & brush with olive oil.
4. Preheat your grill to 350 degrees.
5. Once the grill is ready – place patties on the grill to sear – flipping once to seer both sides.
6. Once seared, lower temperature & allow to cook for about 15-20 minutes flipping only one more time. Don’t press down on them – or you will press all the juices out. You want to just let them cook without being disturbed, slow & steady.
7. When you are getting close to your time insert a meat thermometer – if it reaches above 160 degrees (if not continue cooking a little longer) – add your cheese & allow to melt slightly before removing patties from the grill.
8. Place several slices of blue cheese on your bottom burger bun (it will melt from the heat of your other ingredients), followed by the burger patty.
9. Top with bacon bits, fried onions & finally your peperoncinis.

 

What is the best way to store leftover onion burgers?

Place any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat, just place on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 60-90 seconds.

 

To make Homemade Crunchy Onion Burger you will need…

• ground chuck beef
• worcestershire sauce
• granulated garlic
• salt
• pepper
• seasoned salt
• olive oil
• Blue Cheese slices
• fried onions
• bacon bits
• peperoncinis
• Your choice of burger buns

Onion Burger Recipe

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Products I love when making this onion burger…

This onion burger recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me this time of year, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand

OR maybe you have never made homemade burgers before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this dinner recipe.

• Olive Oil
• Worcestershire Sauce
• table salt
• pepper
• seasoned salt
• granulated garlic
• fried onions
• Peperoncini
• bacon bits

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