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Cowboy Butter Burgers with Caramelized Onions

Name: Cowboy Butter Burgers with Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 7
Cuisine: American/Classic
Ingredients: For Burgers:; 1/2 CupMilk; 1/2 CupBread CrumbsAlternative: Gluten-Free bread crumbs; 1 LBLaura's 92% Lean Ground beef; Onion PowderTo Taste; Garlic PowderTo Taste; Salt & PepperTo Taste; For Cowboy Butter:; 1 Salted ButterStick Softened; 2 ClovesGarlicGrated; 1/2 TSPLemon Zest; 1 1/2 TSPPaprika; 1/2 TSPRed Pepper FlakesAdd to taste for spice level.; 1/2 TSPDried Tyme; 1 1/2 TBSPSChivesMinced; 2 TBSPParsleyMinced; 2 TSPDijon Mustard; 1 TSPWocestershire; 1 White OnionLarge, Thinly Sliced; 1 SliceAmerican CheesePer Burger; ArugulaPer burger to taste

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Ingredients

For Burgers:
1/2 cup Milk
1/2 cup Bread Crumbs (Alternative: Gluten-Free bread crumbs)
1 lb Laura's 92% Lean Ground beef
Onion Powder (To Taste)
Garlic Powder (To Taste)
Salt & Pepper (To Taste)
For Cowboy Butter:
1 Salted Butter (Stick Softened)
2 cloves Garlic (Grated)
1/2 tsp Lemon Zest
1 1/2 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (Add to taste for spice level.)
1/2 tsp Dried Tyme
1 1/2 tbsps Chives (Minced)
2 tbsp Parsley (Minced)
2 tsp Dijon Mustard
1 tsp Wocestershire
1 White Onion (Large, Thinly Sliced)
1 slice American Cheese (Per Burger)
Arugula (Per burger to taste)

Yield

Servings^*:

*Serving calculations based on 16oz beef products.
For 12oz beef products reduce serving size by 1/4.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 45 Minutes

Serving size based on 1 cup (242g)

Preparation

Instructions:

1. Soak the milk and breadcrumbs in a large bowl for 5 minutes. Add the ground beef and spices and mix until combined. Form into 5-7 patties about 3/4 inch thick.

2. Heat a cast iron skillet on the grill over medium-high (400°F). Combine all of the cowboy butter ingredients in a bowl. Add 2-3 Tbsp of it to the hot skillet then add the onion. Cook for 25-30 minutes stirring occasionally until they’re caramelized.

3. Add the burgers to the grill and cook for 4 minutes. Flip, add the cheese and close the lid to melt. Open the lid and top with a spoonful of cowboy butter, continuing to cook until they reach your desired doneness.

Molly Thompson is the recipe developer, food photographer, and creator of What Molly Made, a popular food blog focused on approachable, wholesome recipes made with real ingredients. Her recipes emphasize healthy, family-friendly meals that are simple enough for busy weeknights while still delivering incredible flavor. What Molly Made has been helping home cooks prepare nourishing, easy-to-follow recipes since 2015.