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Sweet Onion BBQ Burgers

11 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022
Sometimes we don’t even bother with a bun for these moist, flavorful onion burgers. Smoked cheese, grilled onions and a special sauce make them out of the ordinary! —Christie Gardiner, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Sweet Onion BBQ Burgers
Sweet Onion BBQ Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons onion salt
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1-1/4 cups barbecue sauce
  • SAUCE:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ONION TOPPING:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 slices smoked cheddar cheese
  • 4 hamburger buns, split

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, onion salt and brown sugar. Add egg. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. Place in a shallow dish; pour barbecue sauce over patties. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; cover and refrigerate until serving. For topping, melt butter in a small skillet. Stir in honey until blended. Add onions; saute for 15-20 minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
  3. Drain and discard barbecue sauce. Grill patties, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top each with a cheese slice; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with sauce and onion topping.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 972 calories, 54g fat (18g saturated fat), 172mg cholesterol, 2204mg sodium, 86g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein.