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Classic Burger with Caramelised Onions

The best way to improve any burger is to add caramelized onions to give a sweet and rich flavour. Don't take our word for it, this recipe makes it easy to try it for yourself!

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 40 mins
4 people

Used in this recipe

Ingredients

1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp Filippo Berio Classico Olive Oil
700g minced beef
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper

Caramelised Onions

450g onions, thinly sliced
4 tbsp Filippo Berio Classico Olive Oil
1 tbsp sugar
Hamburger buns to serve

Method

Cook the chopped onion in 1 tbsp Filippo Berio Classico Olive Oil gently until softened, cool then mix into the minced beef with the Worcestershire sauce and season.
Form into 4-6 equal-sized burgers, then cover and chill for 30 minutes.
Heat 4 tbsp oil in a heavy frying pan, add the onions and cook on a low heat for 10-15 minutes until soft. Add the sugar and cook until onions are deep golden, keep warm.
Brush the burgers with the remaining oil, cook on barbecue for 10-12 minutes, turn once during cooking.
Serve in lightly toasted hamburger buns with the caramelised onions and a crunchy side salad.

Classico Olive Oil

From £10.99

This versatile all-purpose Olive Oil is excellent for sautéing, grilling and roasting or as a base for sauces. Delicious with everything from meat and poultry to your favourite vegetables. Oil comprising exclusively olive oils that have undergone refining and oils obtained directly from olives.