Paleo Burgers with Caramelized Balsamic Onions | Healthy Burger Recipe (2024)

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Who says burgers can’t be healthy? These Paleo Burgers with Caramelized Balsamic Onionsare sandwiched between tomato and avocado slices! It’s a quick & easy 30-minute meal your family will want on repeat!

Paleo Burgers with Caramelized Balsamic Onions

It’s kinda fun to have recipes that I can now rephotograph, but also kinda weird to think I have an “archive” of recipes! I have been blogging for about 3 years and have some recipes that are popular … or were popular back in the day but got lost in the midst of constant recipe pimping.

These Paleo Burgers is one of those recipes! It has gotten pick up by quick a few other websites and has over 41K repins on it. Plus it’s just plain yummy.

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I was craving burgers the other day so I decided to remake this recipe and rephotograph it because it severely needed a facelift!

As we head into the fall and winter months I know some of you .. ahem not me because I get to grill year round here in Texas … will be under 2 ft of snow.

Which is why, me, being the smart kind caring person that I am, 🙂 made these burgersINSIDE on my skillet. So that you can have a taste of summer in the midst of a snow storm! {even though it pained me to not go out to the grill, I did it for you, my loyal readers}

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These Paleo {yup, they are Paleo & Gluten-free} Burgers are super easy to make, full of flavor, and can be done and on your table in less than 30 minutes. {ok, kinda left like Rachel Ray there, but hey its true!}

When it comes to burgers my non-negotiable is, it HAS to have grilled or caramelized onions on it. No exceptions! I’m addicted. Caramelized Onions are like candy to me!

Tips for Making these Healthy Burgers

To kick up the flavor to this bread-less burger I added balsamic vinegar to the caramelized onions and OMG!!! I cannot even describe to you how good they were. Screw-the-burger-just-give-me-a-spoon-and-the-caramelized-onions! They’re that GOOD! {I may or may not have hidden them from my husband when we had these for leftovers the next night} Add on the avocado, which of course makes everything better, and you have yourself one awesome HEALTHY Burger!

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Burgers and even STEAKS can be just as good and juice when you make them on a skillet. The key is making sure your pan is seared hot so that you can get a nice sear on your meat to lock in the flavors!

I cannot wait for you to try these burgers. I promise you won’t even miss the bun. Bon Appetit sweet friends.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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Paleo Burgers with Balsamic Onions & Avocado

★★★★★5 from 9 reviews

  • Author: Krista
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 burgers 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stove or Grill
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Who says burgers can’t be healthy? These Paleo Burgers with Caramelized Balsamic Onionsare sandwiched between tomato and avocado slices! It’s a quick & easy 30-minute meal your family will want on repeat!

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds of lean ground beef {make six 1/4lb burgers}
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
  • 2 small onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
  • 1 beef steak tomato, sliced into 6 thick slices
  • 1 cup shreeded green leaf lettuce
  • 3 avocados

Instructions

  1. Heat a medium skillet to medium high heat.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, once melted add in thinly sliced onions. Saute until lightly caramelized, stirring occasionally. {about 10-15 minutes}
  3. Add in balsamic vinegar. Saute for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
  4. Form six 1/4lb. burgers with the lean ground beef.
  5. Lightly season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  6. Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add in 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Place the burgers in the skillet and saute each side for 3-5 minutes {depending on your desired doneness}.
  7. Remove from skillet and let sit for 1 minute.
  8. Assemble burgers.
  9. Place 1 large slice of beef steak tomato on a plate, top with a pile of shredded lettuce, the burger, 2 tablespoons of the balsamic caramelized onions, and top with sliced avocado {I put half an avocado on each burger}.
  10. Serve with gluten-free mustard.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burger
  • Calories: 367
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 513 mg
  • Fat: 27 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Cholesterol: 73 mg

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FAQs

Should I add Worcestershire sauce to burgers? ›

Lea & Perrins recommends 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce per pound of meat for hamburgers. Bread crumbs are a great addition to your recipe as they help hamburgers keep their shape when you add liquid seasonings. Salt, pepper, onions and garlic salt can further enhance the flavor.

How to make hamburger patties Bobby Flay? ›

Directions. Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each). Form each portion loosely into a 3/4-inch-thick burger and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb. Season both sides of each burger with salt and pepper.

Can you put mustard in burger meat? ›

In medium bowl, mix beef, mustard and garlic. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 13 to 15 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F.

How to make a really thin burger? ›

To form thin patties that hold together on the grill, massage the ground beef briefly — which is a cardinal sin with many other styles of burgers, but a necessity here for cohesion. This allows you to flatten the patty out extra-thin and wide to account for shrinking as the meat cooks.

What does Worcestershire sauce do for burgers? ›

Worcestershire sauce is effectively an ancient fish sauce (it contains fermented anchovies), so it adds a sort of interesting depth of flavor that enhances the basic beefy taste of what is after all an absurdly basic burger.

How does Guy Fieri cook his burgers? ›

Heat a flat-top grill or cast iron pan over very high heat. Form the ground beef into a tight ball and season with salt. Place hamburger ball on grill to sear for 45 seconds, then flatten with a heavy spatula to about ⅓ inch thickness. Cook for 90 seconds to develop a crust on the first side of the bottom.

What ingredient makes burgers stick together? ›

Add 1 egg yolk per pound of hamburger. It won't add appreciably to the fat content and will bind the meat beautifully. The other thing you can do is add canned, drained, crushed black beans or chickpeas to the hamburger. The starch from the beans will bind the meat together and add an interesting taste.

What binds homemade burgers? ›

One of the most important steps to making hamburger patties from scratch is binding the ingredients together. If they aren't bound well, the patties will start to fall apart as soon as you start cooking them. The most commonly used binding agent for hamburger patties is eggs.

What is Gordon Ramsay's best burger meat blend? ›

Gordon Ramsay hamburger recipe blend of brisket, chuck sirloin, and short rib ground beef with our exclusive chef's secret recipe, featuring a perfect meat blend and expert grill techniques.

What is gorilla style at In-N-Out Burger? ›

What is Gorilla Style at In-N-Out? Also frequently called "Monkey Style" at In-N-Out, Gorilla Style refers to any burger with animal fries shoved in the middle. However, if you're planning on ordering this during your next In-N-Out Burger visit, be sure to tell the In-N-Out employee exactly what it is.

What is the yellow sauce in burgers called? ›

Mayonnaise – Plain, or flavoured like this Special Burger Sauce recipe (see below). Yellow mustard – I'm talking the garish yellow stuff, sometimes labelled “American mustard”. (Caution: Don't accidentally use the other bright yellow mustard, Hot English Mustard, which is spicy!)

What are McDonald's hamburger patties made out of? ›

McDonald's burgers are made of 100% ground beef, formed into hamburger patties, and then quickly frozen at our suppliers to seal in great fresh flavor. We add salt and pepper to our burgers when they are cooked on the grill at our restaurants to bring out all that great beef taste. * Weight before cooking 4 oz.

How to season a burger patty? ›

Beef burgers need nothing more than a sprinkle of salt, preferably kosher salt, to cook up juicy and delicious. Some black pepper is also welcome, and there's no reason not to branch out with any number of hamburger-friendly seasonings: herbs, spices, onions and more.

What can I add to my burger to make it taste better? ›

Blue cheese, grilled pineapple, or avocado will add a lot of flavor to a classic hamburger. Many, if not all, of these ingredients can already be found in your kitchen and pantry.

When should I use Worcestershire sauce? ›

9 Ways To Use Worcestershire Sauce To Elevate Your Meals
  1. Incorporate it into your marinades. ...
  2. Create depths of flavor in soups. ...
  3. Infuse burgers with its distinctive taste. ...
  4. Make au jus for French dip sandwiches. ...
  5. Integrate it into various sauces and condiments. ...
  6. Add a dash to salad dressings. ...
  7. Give a umami kick to cheesy dishes.
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What are the best sauces to put on a burger? ›

Tried & loved and haven't tried but would be very interested in.
  1. Ketchup (65.9%)
  2. BBQ Sauce (62.2%)
  3. Mayonnaise (62.1%)
  4. Signature Burger Sauce (60.8%)
  5. Steak Sauce (54.9%)
  6. Yellow Mustard (54.3%)
  7. Spicy Sauce (54.2%)
  8. Spicy Mustard (Dijon, Hot & Spicy) 53.5%

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