ONION-WRAPPED FLYING DUTCHMAN
Get ready to wow your taste buds with the ultimate Onion-Wrapped Burger – a home-cooked delight that’s even better than In-N-Out! Forget about boring buns; these caramelized onions are bursting with umami goodness and will make you forget about the traditional lettuce or tomato-wrapped burgers. Excited to dive in? Check out the super-friendly recipe below and get ready for a flavor explosion!
ONION-WRAPPED FLYING DUTCHMAN
Bring the famous In-N-Out Onion-Wrapped Burger experience right to your home, and trust us – it’s an upgrade! No need for bread buns because, honestly, you won’t miss them. Our caramelized onions are a taste sensation, packed with umami goodness, and they take your burger game to a whole new level – way better than the usual lettuce or tomato-wrapped alternatives!
HOW TO MAKE THE SAUCE?
Here’s everything you need for the delicious sauce:
- Mayonnaise
- Ketchup
- Pickles
- Vinegar
- Sugar
Simply combine all these ingredients in a small bowl, mixing until you achieve a creamy sauce consistency. Adjust the flavors to your liking – add more ketchup for sweetness or extra pickles for a tangy kick! Get creative and tailor it to your taste buds!
CARAMELIZING THE ONIONS
Now, let’s dive into the exciting world of caramelized onions! If you’ve ever been to In-N-Out, you might be familiar with lettuce-wrapped or even tomato-wrapped burgers. However, the latest trend taking over TikTok is the ONION-WRAPPED burger – a messy but utterly delicious experience that I couldn’t resist trying!
To begin, grab a yellow onion and cut it into thick slices (white onions work too, but I love the natural sweetness of yellow ones). Heat up a grill or frying pan over medium heat, greasing it with vegetable oil. Lay out the onion slices, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and sugar, and let them cook until you see some beautiful browning around the edges. Flip them over, allowing the other side to caramelize as well. Just before removing the onions from the grill, add a slice of cheese to half of them – you’ll need two slices of caramelized onions per burger, with one slice featuring cheese. I personally like to add two slices of cheese on each onion slice.
ASSEMBLING THE BURGERS
Onions caramelized? Check. Spread ready? Double-check. Now, let’s dive into crafting those mouthwatering patties! When it comes to burgers, the mantra is the fattier, the better for ground beef. The go-to at the store is usually 80/20, and trust me, that’s what you want for the juiciest results.
Start by dividing the meat into 3.5-ounce portions – for precision, you can weigh them out. This size works wonders for achieving that thin In-N-Out patty. Keep in mind, we’re aiming for thinness because our burger already boasts a symphony of layers, and we don’t want it towering too high! Once you’ve evenly divided the meat, shape them into balls, then flatten them out – thin and wide is the name of the game. Don’t fret if they seem large; the patties will shrink as the fat melts down during cooking. Sprinkle them with salt and pepper at this stage for that extra burst of flavor!
Now, let’s fire up those patties! Whether it’s a skillet or pan, any flat surface that conducts heat works wonders. Heat up the skillet over medium to medium-high heat until it’s nice and hot. Once you’ve reached that sizzling point, add a touch of butter or oil to the skillet. Alternatively, you can opt for just oil – I personally go with vegetable oil for that perfect sear!
Time to work your magic on those patties! Most pans can handle two at a time, unless you’re blessed with a grill or a spacious skillet plate. Let one side sizzle for 2-3 minutes.
Flip the burger, let the other side dance in the heat for another 2 to 3 minutes. For a cheesy twist, place cheese on top of half the patties, add another patty on top of the cheese, and let it melt into perfection as it finishes cooking. Ideally, cooking the patties alongside the onions ensures everything is ready simultaneously, but we don’t all have the luxury of a massive grill like those fast-food chains. If you’re rocking a black stone, you can definitely pull off an all-in-one cook fest.
Now, let the assembly begin! Picture this: a caramelized onion at the bottom, the dynamic duo of patties with gooey cheese in the middle, and to top it off, another caramelized onion crowned with cheese. Feel free to slather some spread on top of the patties for an extra flavor burst within the burger, or keep it on the side for delightful dipping. And there you have it! Pair it with pepperoncini to hop on the TikTok trend, and voilà – your masterpiece is ready to be devoured!
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ONION-WRAPPED FLYING DUTCHMAN
Ingredients
FOR THE SAUCE
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 pickles finely chopped
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
FOR THE PATTIES
- 180 g ground beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 slices light american cheese
FOR THE CARAMELIZED ONIONS
- 1 large onion cut into circles
- Salt
- White sugar
- Vegetable oil
- 4 slices light American cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, work your magic by mixing together mayonnaise, pickles, ketchup, sugar, and vinegar until you've got a delightful pink concoction. Set it aside for the flavor magic to happen.
- Get ready to roll with 4 portions of ground beef, around 3 to 4 oz each (or just eyeball it). Gently shape the patties into your preferred thinness – don't overmix or mold them too much. Sprinkle a dash of salt and pepper on both sides and let them chill on standby.
- Heat up a large pan or flat grill over medium to medium-low heat, then generously add vegetable oil. Once it's sizzling, toss in the onions, sprinkle with sugar and salt, and let the magic happen – a few minutes until you see that golden glow on the edges. Carefully flip them and caramelize the other side. Just before they bid farewell to the grill, crown them with cheese.
- Crank up the heat to medium-high in a skillet or pan and introduce some more vegetable oil and/or butter to the mix. Drop those patties in and let them sit for about 2-3 minutes per side for that perfect brown crust. Flip them, crown half with a slice of American cheese, and let it all meld together for another minute. Assemble your masterpiece by stacking one cheese-topped patty on another without cheese to create the iconic double double. Crown this beauty with a grilled onion base and top it off with a grilled onion sporting some cheesy flair.
- Serve it up warm!