1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 packet or about 4 to 6 tablespoons Lipton Onion Soup Mix
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp of dried thyme
¼ cup water (more as needed)
1 tablespoon brandy or Sherry (I used cooking sherry)
Sliced Provolone cheese
Onion rolls
- Mix ground beef with onion soup packet and form into 4-6 patties.
- Add the butter to a skillet, when hot, add the onions and thyme and
about 1/4 cup of water. Add lid and allow to simmer for three or four
minutes until onions are tender are the water is nearly evaporated.
Remove lid and continue to cook, stirring often (add a splash of
water now and then if the onions are beginning to darken unevenly
and stick to the pan). When onions are soft and browned, add dash
of the brandy or Sherry, remove from heat and stir. - Place indention in the top of each burger so they’ll cook up flat. Cook
on the stovetop in a medium-hot pan or on the grill over medium-
high heat, turning once, for about three minutes on the first side.
Turn and add a spoonful of caramelized onions and a slice or two of
cheese to the top of each burger, lower the heat to medium and
continue to cook until burger is desired doneness, two to four
minutes longer. Cover if needed, for a minute or two to get the
cheese to melt. - Serve burgers on onion rolls with a little mayo or other preferred
toppings.
