Beef Burgers with Onion
Ground beef, burger buns and sliced cheese come together in this beef β 65 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (6)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
π Unit converter
How to make it
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a small pan and gently fry half of the chopped onion until soft and golden, then let it cool slightly.
- In a bowl, combine the ground beef with the cooked onion, the egg, salt, and pepper, mixing gently with your hands until just bound together.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty slightly wider than the buns, pressing a shallow dimple into the centre of each.
- Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan or griddle over medium-high heat until hot.
- Cook the patties for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, until well browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of at least 71 C (160 F).
- Lay a slice of cheese on each patty during the final minute so it melts, then remove from the heat.
- Lightly toast the buns, then build each burger with lettuce, tomato, the cheesy patty, a scatter of the remaining raw onion, and a spoon of ketchup before topping with the bun lid.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Pan
Tips & common questions
How long does Beef Burgers with Onion take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Beef Burgers with Onion is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Beef Burger @ The Aussie Inn, Hackham 20250429-121353.jpg (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.