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Lettuce Wrap Blue Cheese Burgers with Caramelized Onions Recipe

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These Lettuce Wrap Blue Cheese Burgers with Caramelized Onions offer a flavorful and lighter alternative to traditional burgers by swapping buns for crisp iceberg lettuce leaves. The savory caramelized onions paired with tangy blue cheese and a creamy honey mustard sauce create a deliciously balanced bite that’s both satisfying and fresh.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Caramelized Onions

  • 4 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • Kosher salt and pepper

Burgers

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • Crumbled blue cheese, for topping
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, leaves pulled off and washed
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, for topping

Creamy Honey Mustard Sauce

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Caramelize the Onions: Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the thinly sliced onions with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until the onions soften. Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the onions turn a deep caramel brown, about 1 to 2 hours. Keep a close eye to avoid burning, add a splash of water if the pan gets too dry.
  2. Prepare the Burger Patties: Season the ground beef well with salt and pepper. Divide the meat into 4 to 6 patties depending on your preferred size; thinner patties yield more pieces. Shape patties evenly for consistent cooking.
  3. Cook the Burgers: Using the same skillet from the onions or a new one, heat over medium and add a small drizzle of olive oil if needed. Place the patties in the skillet and cook until they develop a deeply golden crust. Flip each patty and immediately top with a spoonful of crumbled blue cheese, allowing it to melt as the other side browns.
  4. Make the Creamy Honey Mustard Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, and Dijon mustard until smooth and fully combined. Refrigerate in a sealed container until ready to serve.
  5. Assemble the Lettuce Wrap Burgers: Use one or two iceberg lettuce leaves per burger as your wrap. Place the cooked burger on the lettuce, top with caramelized onions, drizzle with the creamy honey mustard sauce, and sprinkle with fresh chives. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Caramelizing onions requires patience; keep the heat low and stir often to prevent burning.
  • Adding a splash of water while caramelizing onions helps avoid drying out or burning them.
  • Using iceberg lettuce provides a sturdy, crisp wrap but you could substitute with butter lettuce for a softer texture.
  • Adjust the amount of blue cheese to your taste preference; it adds strong flavor and creaminess.
  • The honey mustard sauce can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • For an extra flavor boost, you can toast the lettuce leaves slightly or add pickles as a topping.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free and low in carbohydrates by using lettuce wraps instead of burger buns.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://iamstarved.com/lettuce-wrap-blue-cheese-burgers-with-caramelized-onions-recipe/