ONION BURGERS

ONION BURGERS 1 ½ lbs ground beef Hamburger buns (lightly toasted) 2 garlic cloves (minced) ¼ cup red pepper (finely diced) ¼ cup beer 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Salt and pepper (to taste) 2 cups cheddar cheese Beer Braised Onions- 1 large onion (sliced) 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon sugar ¾ cup beer In a large bowl combine ground beef, garlic, red pepper, ¼ cup beer, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Form mixture into 4 patties that are 1” thick. Grill on medium heat for 4-6 minutes per side. While burgers are cooking, to make beer braised onions- Melt butter in a large skillet. Add onions and cook while stirring over medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Add ¾ cup of beer and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Cook until beer is absorbed and the onions are lightly browned (about 15 minutes). Step 3: Just before burgers are done cooking top each burger with shredded cheese and heat until slightly melted. Remove burgers from the grill. Serve on toasted buns and top with onions.