Brewpub Burgers With Caramelized Chipotle Onions

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large red onion, thinly slices (2 cups)
• 1 (1 1/3 ounce) package mccormick grill mate backyard brew marinade, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon mccormick gourmet collection chipotle chili pepper
• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons beer, divided
• 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 6 slices swiss cheese
• 6 hamburger buns
• 6 lettuce leaves (optional)
• 6 tomatoes, slices (optional)
• condiments (optional)

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. add onions, 1 teaspoon of the marinade mix and chipotle chile pepper; cook and stir 7 to 8 minutes or until onions are golden brown. add 2 tablespoons of the beer and sugar; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until beer has evaporated. set aside.
• 2 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.
• 3 grill over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes per side or until burgers are cooked through (internal temperature of 160°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.