Grilled Newt's Style Burger with Beer-Infused Onion Jam

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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A hearty grilled burger inspired by Newt’s Apple Valley with a rich beer-infused onion jam and melty cheddar cheese. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 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 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 600 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 cheddar cheese slices
4 burger buns
1 large, thinly sliced yellow onion
1/2 cup beer (lager or ale)
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
4 lettuce leaves
8 tomato slices

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper; gently form into four 4-inch diameter patties without overworking the meat.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion, cook for 10 minutes until soft and translucent, then stir in 1/2 cup beer and 1 tbsp brown sugar; simmer for 15 minutes until the liquid reduces and onions caramelize into a jam, set aside.
Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the patties for 4 minutes on one side, flip, place a slice of 4 cheddar cheese on each patty, and grill for an additional 3-4 minutes until cheese melts and the burger reaches desired doneness.
Step 4: Lightly toast 4 burger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes until golden and warm.
Step 5: Spread 1/4 cup mayonnaise evenly on the bottom halves of the buns, top with grilled patties, 2 slices of tomato per burger, fresh lettuce leaves, and a generous spoonful of beer-infused onion jam.
Step 6: Close burgers with top buns and serve immediately with your favorite sides.