Beer-Braised Ohio Beef Burger with Caramelized Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

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Juicy Ohio ground beef patties braised in a malty beer sauce, topped with sweet caramelized onions on a toasted bun. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground beef (80/20), lager beer, yellow onion, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
1 cup lager beer
2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 burger buns
4 cheddar cheese slices
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder

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Instructions

Step 1: Form 1 lb ground beef into 4 equal 4-ounce patties. Season each with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear patties for 3 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked.
Step 3: Remove patties and set aside. In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat, add 2 thinly sliced yellow onions, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and golden brown.
Step 4: Pour 1 cup lager beer into the skillet and scrape browned bits off the bottom with a wooden spoon. Return the patties to the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8 minutes until patties are cooked through and beer sauce slightly thickens.
Step 5: Place 1 slice cheddar cheese on each patty and cover for 1 minute to melt the cheese. Toast 4 burger buns in a separate pan or toaster.
Step 6: Assemble burgers by placing patties with caramelized onions on buns and serve immediately.