Salted Caramel Burger

This burger is not about restraint. The meeting of umami-rich beef, salty cheese and sweet, sticky caramelised onions is a true flavour explosion. The salted caramel sauce is the bridge that connects the savoury and sweet worlds, proving that a dessert favourite can hold its own among main courses.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 740 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Cast iron pan or grill

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Form 4 loose patties from the meat, season with salt and pepper on the outside.

Tip: Do not overwork the meat or it will become dense. Keep the structure loose.
2

Slice the onion and fry in oil. Add the sugar and slowly caramelise until soft.

Tip: The caramelisation of the sugar and the onion's own sugars gives a deep, sweet flavour.
3

Fry the meat in a hot pan for 3-4 minutes per side. After flipping, add cheese and cover to melt.

Tip: The pan should be smoking hot for crust formation.
4

Toast the cut sides of the buns.

Tip: This prevents the sauce from soaking into the bun.
5

Build the burger: bun, lettuce, meat with cheese, caramelised onion, and the salted caramel sauce.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the patty puff up?
Meat contracts during cooking. Press a small indentation into the centre of the raw patty with your finger so it stays flat after cooking.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Beef mince (20% fat content)
  • 2 Red onion
  • 30 g Brown sugar
  • 50 ml Salted caramel sauce
  • 100 g Sliced cheese (Cheddar)
  • 100 g Iceberg lettuce
  • 4 Burger buns
  • 30 ml Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper