Grilled Michigan Burger with Caramelized Onions and Cheddar

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Juicy fresh Michigan-style burger grilled and topped with sweet caramelized onions and sharp cheddar cheese for a hearty lunch sandwich. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 2, 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: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 600 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Season 8 oz ground beef evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then form into two 4-inch patties.
  2. Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp butter. Add 1 medium thinly sliced yellow onion and cook, stirring frequently, for 12-15 minutes until the onions are golden and caramelized.
  3. Step 3: Place the beef patties on the grill and cook for 4 minutes per side for medium doneness. During the last minute, place 2 slices of cheddar cheese on the patties and close the grill lid to melt.
  4. Step 4: Toast 2 burger buns lightly on the grill for 1 minute until golden.
  5. Step 5: Spread 2 tbsp mayonnaise and 1 tbsp mustard evenly on the buns. Assemble burgers by layering lettuce, tomato slices, the cheesy patties, and caramelized onions. Serve immediately.

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