Canadian Burger With Beer-Braised Onions and Cheddar

By ~Leslie~

A Classic Canadian Burger, with a slight twist. Serve with your favourite accompaniments, on grilled buns or bread. Recipe by Ruth Gangbar from Food and Drink.

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ³⁄₄ cup beer
• 1 ¹⁄₂ lbs fresh ground beef or 1 ¹⁄₂ lbs ground round
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ¹⁄₄ cup finely diced red pepper
• ¹⁄₄ cup beer
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese

To Make:

For the Beer-Braised Onions:.

1. Melt the butter in a large heavy skillet.
2. Add the onions and cook while stirring frequently over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, or until tender.
3. Add 3/4 cup beer and the sugar, and cook until beer is absorbed and the onions become lightly browned, about 15 minutes.

For the burgers:.

1. Pre-heat the barbeque on high.
2. In a large bowl, gently but thoroughly combine the beef, garlic, red pepper, 1/4 cup beer, dijon, salt and pepper.
3. Form into 4 patties 1" thick, and place on the grill, turning heat down to medium.
4. Grill them for 4-6 minutes per side, or until nearly the desired doneness.
5. Top each burger with 1/2 cup grated cheese, and heat till slightly melted.
6. Serve on toasted buns and top each with the beer-braised onions.