Grilled Chipotle Burger with Smoked Gouda and Caramelized Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

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A smoky, spicy burger featuring chipotle-seasoned beef, melted smoked gouda, and sweet caramelized onions on a toasted bun. This American beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef (80% lean), chipotle chili powder, and smoked gouda cheese slices for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 620 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 620 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
1 tbsp chipotle chili powder
4 smoked gouda cheese slices
1 medium yellow onion
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 burger buns
1/4 cup mayonnaise
4 lettuce leaves
4 tomato slices
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Thinly slice 1 medium yellow onion. Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium-low heat and add the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized. Remove from heat.
Step 2: In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef with 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently to combine without overworking.
Step 3: Form the beef mixture into four 4-inch diameter patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
Step 4: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with 1 tbsp olive oil.
Step 5: Grill the patties for 4 minutes on one side, flip, then top each with a slice of 4 smoked gouda cheese slices. Continue grilling for another 3-4 minutes until cheese melts and the burgers reach desired doneness.
Step 6: Toast 4 burger buns lightly on the grill during the last 2 minutes.
Step 7: Spread 1/4 cup mayonnaise evenly on the bottom buns. Layer with 4 lettuce leaves, grilled chipotle burger patties with melted gouda, caramelized onions, and 4 tomato slices. Cap with the top buns and serve immediately.