Bistro Burgers

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1 large vidalia onions, sliced or 1 large sweet onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 1 lb ground sirloin or 1 lb chuck
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 8 slices cheddar cheese, thick slices (a combo of yellow and cheeses looks stunning)
• 4 hamburger buns, toasted (use good quality buns)
• romaine lettuce
• sliced dill pickle
• ketchup
• ruffles potato chips (optional, add them along side, or right into your burger for a nice crunch)

Recipe

• 1 make sauce: whisk sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. set aside, allowing flavors to meld.
• 2 make vidalia: in a sauté pan over medium-low heat, heat butter and oil. add sliced onion, sprinkle with brown sugar and simmer for approximately 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until caramelized. set aside, keeping them warm.
• 3 make burgers: meanwhile, preheat grill or a cast iron skillet to high. divide the ground sirloin into 4 burgers. season on both sides with salt and pepper, to taste. grill or cook in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare doneness. during last minutes of cooking add caramelized onion to each burger, then 2 slices of cheese. cover grill or pan for approximately 1 minute to melt cheese.
• 4 assembly: spread bistro sauce on bottom of the toasted buns. place burgers on buns. top with suggested toppings.