BURGER BOWLS WITH CARAMELIZED ONION AIOLI
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and brown sugar, stirring to coat. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes until the onions are deep golden brown and jammy.
- While the onions caramelize, prepare your burger meat by combining ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently with your hands just until combined – overmixing will make the meat tough.
- Once the onions are perfectly caramelized, remove them from heat and let them cool slightly. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cooled caramelized onions, mixing well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prepare all your fresh vegetables by washing and chopping the lettuce, dicing the tomatoes and cucumber, and thinly slicing the red onion. Arrange everything in separate bowls for easy assembly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is well-browned and cooked through.
- Once the meat is cooked through and nicely browned, remove it from heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- To assemble the bowls, start with a generous base of fresh lettuce in each serving bowl.
- Top the lettuce with a portion of the cooked ground beef, arranging it in the center of each bowl. The meat should still be warm for the best experience.
- Arrange the diced tomatoes, cucumber, sliced red onion, and pickle slices around the beef.
- Add a generous dollop of the caramelized onion aioli on top of each bowl, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh chopped chives. Serve immediately.
