Canadian Burger With Beer-Braised Onions And Cheddar - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup beer
1 1/2 lbs fresh ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground round
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup finely diced red pepper
1/4 cup beer
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Preparation

For the Beer-Braised Onions:
Melt the butter in a large heavy skillet.
Add the onions and cook while stirring frequently over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, or until tender.
Add 3/4 cup beer and the sugar, and cook until beer is absorbed and the onions become lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
For the burgers:
Pre-heat the barbeque on high.
In a large bowl, gently but thoroughly combine the beef, garlic, red pepper, 1/4 cup beer, dijon, salt and pepper.
Form into 4 patties 1\" thick, and place on the grill, turning heat down to medium.
Grill them for 4-6 minutes per side, or until nearly the desired doneness.
Top each burger with 1/2 cup grated cheese, and heat till slightly melted.
Serve on toasted buns and top each with the beer-braised onions.