Pan-Seared Black Angus Burger with Caramelized Onions

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Juicy Black Angus beef burger pan-seared to perfection, topped with sweet caramelized onions and melted cheddar on a toasted bun. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Black Angus ground beef, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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 650 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 pound Black Angus ground beef with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Form into 4 equal 4-inch diameter patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion and 1 tbsp butter, cooking for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown and caramelized.
  3. Step 3: In another skillet or the same one cleared of onions, increase heat to medium-high and cook the beef patties for 4 minutes on one side without moving.
  4. Step 4: Flip the patties and immediately place 1 slice cheddar cheese on each. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cheese melts and patties reach desired doneness.
  5. Step 5: Toast 4 burger buns lightly in the skillet or toaster. Spread 1 tbsp mayonnaise on the bottom halves, top with lettuce leaves, the cheese-topped patties, caramelized onions, and tomato slices.
  6. Step 6: Cover with the top bun and serve immediately while hot and juicy.

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