Juicy, tasty, flavorful, healthier bison burger, loaded with caramelized onions on a salty pretzel bun! (Or easily convert to beef, chicken or turkey), using pantry staples!
5Pretzel Rollsor other hamburger roll of your choice
CARAMELIZED ONIONS
1-2medium to large yellowwhite or sweet onions, sliced
1Tablespoonolive oil
1Tablespoonbutter
Instructions
Add mustard, panko bread crumbs, onion powder, seasoning salt, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and cream to ground meat. Mix well with wooden spoon, preferably with your hands. Form into 4-6 patties,
Using the back of a Tablespoon press a well into center of burger, if desired, pour a little more Worcestershire sauce in the well and let rest on a plate while caramelizing onions. Heat oil and butter in medium pan, over medium-high heat. Toss sliced onions into pan, reduce heat to medium-low. Cover, stirring occasionally until golden caramel color, about 20 minutes
In last 10 minutes cooking onions, clean and oil your grill or pan, preheat your grill or pan. Cook burgers over medium heat, 5 minutes. Flip burgers, cook for 3-4 more minutes, add cheese, cook for another minute until cheese melts.
Optional: Heat griddle and butter halves of hamburger buns, cook on grill until golden. Or place on grill off to side of heat until warmed. Place caramelized onions in a bowl to allow others to serve themselves. Offer ketchup, mustard, mayo, and other traditional toppings for your burger.
Notes
Tips for making these Gluten Free, Whole30, Paleo and Keto
Gluten Free | Omit or replace breadcrumbs with GF Panko and replace bun with lettuce wrap or GF bun
Whole30 & Paleo | Omit breadcrumbs, replace cream with water, careful of your Worcestershire sauce or omit, omit ketchup, replace with clean tomato paste, no cheese.
KETO | Omit panko, watch ingredients in condiments and seasonings, replace bun, wrap with lettuce.
See post for cooking guide, temperature recommendations and more.