Sautéed Burgers with Rustic Tomato and Onion Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

Juicy pan-seared burgers served alongside a hearty, slow-simmered tomato and onion soup, perfect for a comforting meal. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 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 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp butter
• 4 bread rolls

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 1 lb ground beef with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then form into 4 equal patties about 3/4 inch thick.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 4 patties and cook for 4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and cover loosely with foil.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion. Sauté for 6 minutes until softened and golden.
4. Step 4: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Pour in 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes and 2 cups beef broth, then stir in 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, and 1 bay leaf.
6. Step 6: Reduce heat to low and simmer the soup for 20 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
7. Step 7: Remove the bay leaf and stir in 1 tbsp butter until melted for a glossy finish.
8. Step 8: Toast 4 bread rolls and serve each burger on a roll alongside a bowl of the warm tomato and onion soup.