Description
Indulge in the unique flavors of a Deconstructed French Onion Burger that beautifully marries comfort food with an elegant twist. This delightful dish features tender, hollowed-out onions filled with a savory ground beef mixture, sweet caramelized onions, and rich Gruyere cheese. Ideal for dinner parties or casual gatherings, it presents a visually impressive meal that will leave your guests raving. With straightforward steps and familiar ingredients, you can elevate your culinary skills while enjoying all the comforting flavors of a classic burger—minus the bun!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium yellow onions
- ½ pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons chicken hamburger seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice off the tops of the onions and hollow them out carefully.
- Melt butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté the hollowed onions for about 5 minutes until softened.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and cook ground beef until browned (7–10 minutes). Stir in seasonings and Worcestershire sauce; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Generously stuff each onion with the beef mixture and top with shredded Gruyere cheese.
- Place stuffed onions in a baking dish, drizzle with remaining olive oil, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed onion (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg