Sonny’s Steakburger Cookout

Name: Sonny’s Steakburger Cookout
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Tangy Caramelized Onions:; 2 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil, such as grapeseed; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; For the Herb Butter (optional):; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot (about 1 small shallot); 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon or parsley; 1 1/2 pounds dry-aged steak (such as rib-eye or New York strip; 20% fat), coarsely ground; Neutral vegetable oil, such as grapeseed (for grill); Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper; 4 slices white cheddar cheese; 4 brioche or other high-quality hamburger buns; Romaine or green leaf lettuce (for serving)

14 steps

Prep:20minCook:20min

A tasty autumn supper recipe for your camp smoker.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:14:45 GMT

Ingredients

4 servings

Caramelized Onions

For the y

2 tablespoonsvegetable oil

neutral, such as grapeseed

2onions

medium, thinly sliced

½ teaspoonkosher salt

¼ teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoonstomato paste

3 tablespoonsworcestershire sauce

2 tablespoonswhite wine vinegar

2 tablespoonsunsalted butter

1 tablespoonlight brown sugar

butter

for the herb, optional

¼ cupwhite wine vinegar

2 tablespoonsshallot

finely chopped

½ cupunsalted butter

room temperature

¼ teaspoonkosher salt

1 tablespoontarragon

finely chopped, or parsley

1.5 poundssteak

dry-aged, such as rib-eye or New York strip, 20% fat, coarsely ground

vegetable oil

Neutral, such as grapeseed, for grill

kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

4slices white cheddar cheese

4brioche buns

or other high-quality hamburger

Romaine

or green leaf lettuce, for serving

Instructions

Step 1

Make the Tangy Caramelized Onions:

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened and starting to brown, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Reduce heat to medium. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until warmed through, about 30 seconds. Add Worcestershire and vinegar, scraping up brown bits on bottom of pan. Stir in butter and brown sugar and continue to cook, adding water by the tablespoonful if skillet starts to dry out, until onions are completely softened and caramelized, 15–20 minutes more. Add 1 Tbsp. water and cook, scraping up brown bits, until incorporated, about 30 seconds. Let cool.

Step 4

Make the Herb Butter:

Step 5

Cook vinegar and shallot in a small skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until vinegar has reduced and skillet is almost dry, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Place butter and salt in a medium bowl. Using a fork, mash shallot mixture into butter until incorporated. Gently fold in tarragon or parsley. Chill until ready to use.

Step 7

Make the burger:

Step 8

Divide ground steak into 4 portions. Shape into 4"-wide, 3/4"-thick, loosely packed patties. Make a small indentation in the center with your thumb to help keep it flat as it grills. Chill until ready to use.

Step 9

Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat; generously oil grates. Generously season patties on both sides with salt and pepper. Grill, indented side down, until lightly charred on the bottom, 2–3 minutes. Flip, top with cheese, and continue to grill to desired doneness, 2–3 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer burgers to a platter and let rest 5 minutes.

Step 10

Meanwhile, grill buns until toasted, about 30 seconds. Generously spread cut sides of bun with Herb Butter, if using. Top each bottom bun with lettuce, patty, and 3 Tbsp. caramelized onions, then close burgers.

Step 11

Do Ahead

Step 12

Onions can be made 5 days ahead; cover and chill. Butter can be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill. Bring both to room temperature before serving.

Step 13

Cooks' Note

Step 14

If you're not making the Herb Butter, spread toasted buns with softened unsalted butter.