Dry Aged Burger with Caramelized Onions, Smoked Gouda & Black Pepper Bacon

Serves 4

Ingredients
4 dry-aged beef burger patties (6 oz each)
4 brioche buns
8 slices black pepper bacon
4 slices smoked gouda
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Arugula (optional)

Instructions
Cook bacon until crisp and set aside.
Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet. Add onions and cook over medium-low heat for 25–30 minutes until deeply caramelized.
Season burger patties with salt and pepper. Grill or sear 4–5 minutes per side.
Top each burger with smoked gouda during the final minute of cooking.
Toast brioche buns.
Assemble with arugula, burger, caramelized onions, and black pepper bacon.

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Grilled Portobello & Smoked Gouda Burger with Caramelized Onions & Arugula

Serves 4

Ingredients
4 large portobello mushroom caps
4 brioche buns
4 slices smoked gouda
2 large onions, caramelized
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups arugula
Salt and pepper

Instructions
Brush mushrooms with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Grill 4–5 minutes per side.
Add smoked gouda during the final minute.
Toast buns.
Build burgers with arugula, grilled mushroom, and caramelized onions.

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Burger inspiration: Serious Eats – Ultra Smashed Cheeseburger
Caramelized onions: Food Network Alton Brown – Caramelized Onions