Grilling, Smoking and Barbecuing Recipes
Brewpub Burgers with Caramelized Chipotle Onions
Grill Mates® Backyard Brew Marinade and beer add unmistakable flavor and moistness to burgers. Serve with red onions caramelized with brown sugar and chipotle chile pepper for a smoky finish.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 25 min | Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced (2 cups)
- 1 package McCormick® Grill Mates® Backyard Brew Marinade, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Chipotle Chile Pepper
- 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons beer, divided
- 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 6 hamburger rolls
- Lettuce, tomato and condiments (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions, 1 teaspoon of the Marinade Mix and chipotle chile pepper; cook and stir for 7 to 8 minutes or until onions are golden brown. Add 2 tablespoons of the beer and sugar; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until beer has evaporated. Set aside.
- Mix remaining Marinade Mix, remaining 1/3 cup beer and Worcestershire sauce in large bowl until well blended. Add ground beef; mix lightly. Shape into 6 patties.
- Grill over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes per side or until burgers are cooked through (internal temperature of 160 degrees F). Add cheese slices to burgers 1 minute before cooking is completed. Toast rolls on the grill, open-side down, about 30 seconds or until golden. Serve burgers on toasted rolls with caramelized onions. Garnish with desired toppings and condiments.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 432 Fat: 21g Carbohydrates: 31g Cholesterol: 88mg Sodium: 739mg Fiber: 3g Protein: 28g
Attribution
Recipe used with permission from:
McCormick