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A top view of a burger with caramelized onions on top, a bun with BBQ sauce, tater tots, and mixed vegetables.

Tennessee Burgers

Juicy burgers topped with caramelized onions and Bourbon BBQ Sauce.
5 from 16 votes
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 2 c. thinly sliced red onion about 1 large onion
  • 5 Tablespoons bourbon divided
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ c. ketchup
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons Frank's Red Hot
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce divided
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 c. breadcrumbs
  • 1 ½ lb. ground beef
  • 5 hamburger buns
  • 5 lettuce leaves

Instructions

  • In a medium skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sugar and red onions and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the onion is caramelized.
  • Add in 3 tablespoons of bourbon, vinegar, and ½ teaspoon of salt.  Cook for 2 minutes or until the liquid is almost evaporated.  Remove mixture from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan combine the remaining bourbon, ketchup, Dijon
    mustard, honey, Frank's Red Hot, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper.  Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.  Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from
    heat.
  • In a large bowl combine the ground beef, remaining Worcestershire sauce, and breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the beef into 5 patties.  Sprinkle with remaining salt.
  • Grill the burgers on a gas grill over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side.
  • Place 1 tablespoon of BBQ sauce on the bottom of each bun and top with a lettuce leaf. Then place the burger on top of the lettuce. Place 1-2 tablespoons of the red onion mixture on top.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe adapted from Cooking Light-July 2011