Ingredients
For the burgers:
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80% lean)
- Truffle salt or kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices brie cheese
For the garlic mayonnaise:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
For finishing:
- 2 cups arugula
- 1/2 cup caramelized onions
- 4 burger buns, toasted if desired
Directions
For the burgers:
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Divide the meat into four equal potions. Form each portion loosely into a disk shape, making a deep impression in the center with your thumb. Season both sides of each burger to taste with salt and pepper.
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Prepare and preheat a grill, grill pan, or cast iron griddle. Cook the burgers until slightly charred and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. If using very fresh and high quality ground beef, feel free to cook to medium or medium-rare, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the burgers from the heat and add the brie cheese. Tent with aluminum foil and allow the burgers to rest for 5 minutes, or until the juices are redistributed and the cheese is melted.
For the garlic mayonnaise:
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Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
To finish:
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Top each burger with arugula and caramelized onions. Spread garlic mayo on each burger bun and sandwich the burgers. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
I like to make caramelized onions in the slow cooker: place 4 to 5 large onions, sliced, in a slow cooker with 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook on LOW for 10 hours. Refrigerate or freeze the onions.
Fantastic burger! My culinary arts students (high school) made 4 very different burgers today , and this one was the best. Hands down. I was amazed that high school students like it, I expected negative comments due to the onions and Brie! But they absolutely loved it.
High praise from teenagers indeed, Erika! Haha! Thanks so much for the comment 🙂
This was Aaahhhmazing! I’d never had Brie before and it went so well with it since it was a nice buttery flavor. I did have a hard time with the onions so they did end up a bit charred but they still tasted great.
So glad you tried these burgers out!
Really good burger, used ground turkey. But, I wouldn’t recommend making caramelized onions in the crock pot…have done it, and your house will stink for DAYS! Better off making a big batch on the stove top.
Wow! What an absolutely decadent burger! Yum!
I need this to be in my belly like, yesterday!
How I love burgers – this looks like an absolute winner!
Those caramelized onions look so good on top!
This is my kind of burger, it looks wonderful!
Love the brie and onions! Wow!
This looks like heaven! I love the idea of using brie on a burger. Caramelized onions just make everything extra special!
Looks amazing! By the way, I love caramelized onions but have never made them myself. Do you have any tips so you don’t just burn them? Thanks!
I am obsessed with onions – I love that they are oozing out of this burger! Wish I had one right now! (Yes at 9 in the morning 🙂 ) pinned!
These burgers sound delicious. I love the caramelized onion.