Mix Pork in With Ground Beef Burgers

These are the BEST Burgers! Made with a mix of ground beef and ground pork, caramelized onions, balsamic vinegar, chili powder and MORE that makes them so much more flavorful than other burgers!

Table of Contents

1. What makes this burger recipe extra special?
2. Can I make these dairy free? Egg free? Gluten free?
3. How to make burger patties:
4. How to store burger patties:
5. Variations on this burger recipe:
6. The Best Burgers Recipe

I just don't know if there's anything better than a great burger in the summertime!

Sure, we love these Turkey Burgers and these Hawaiian Chicken Burgers are always a hit, but sometimes you just need a classic homemade beef burger.

However you load it up, a side of these Air Fryer French Fries and a classic milkshake are necessary additions 😉

But back to the burger.

I've never eaten another burger that packs in this much flavor!

I borrowed the caramelized onion and balsamic vinegar ideas from The Pioneer Woman, but I added my own flavors and I really think these are BETTER than your average burger.

Caramelizing things adds flavor, we all know this!

But how often do we see cooked onions, garlic, spices added to burgers? I had never seen it before.

Toasting the garlic and spices with the onions before adding it to the burgers is key — it wakes them up and brings out the flavors so much more intensely!

Be sure to brush with your favorite barbecue sauce (if desired) and top them as you like: cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, ketchup, mustard, relish — whatever suits your fancy! For me? I'm a plain Jane: just ketchup and pickles!

Can I make these dairy free? Egg free? Gluten free?

• Swap the butter for oil for a dairy free burger.
• If you're looking to make these gluten free, try subbing the bread crumbs for gluten free bread crumbs, or finely crushed gluten free potato or tortilla chips.
• The egg does help to bind the burgers, but if you need to make them egg free, you can swap the egg for a couple tablespoons (2-3) of barbecue sauce.

How to make burger patties:

There are lots of different ways to shape burger patties, including small kitchen tools that do the work for you!

These are great if you want uniform patties, but my kitchen is already loaded with knick knacks I don't use, so I'd rather not add another to the mix!

The easiest way to get uniform burgers is to smooth your burger mix in the bowl so it is flat on top.

Then use your hands to draw a line in the burger mix to mark a half, then the other way to mark a quarter. Then divide each quarter in half to make 8 even burgers.

You want your burgers to hold together, but you also don't want to overwork them so that they become tough.

I like to make mine a little thicker at the edges and a little thinner through the middle, since the edges will cook more quickly and this way my burgers are perfectly cooked and juicy all the way through.

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  Cook onions and add brown sugar

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  Stir in spices and cook briefly

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  Add onions and other ingredients to meat

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  Smooth and divide into eight even sections

How to store burger patties:

When I'm going through the effort of making homemade burgers, I almost always make extra so I can freeze some.

I like to flash freeze so I can grab just one or two from the freezer if I need.

To do this, lay your burger patties on a sheet pan and freeze for 2 hours or until firm. Then place your frozen burger patties in a large freezer bag and store in the freezer.

This way, you can easily grab however many you need without having them stuck together.

Variations on this burger recipe:

• You can use ground chicken, ground turkey, ground pork, ground beef or any combination of ground meats!
• Don't have red onion? Any onion will do! I like to use sweet onions for the best flavor.
• Swap out the ground pork for Italian sausage for an extra kick!

• ▢ 1 tablespoon butter
• ▢ 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
• ▢ 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ▢ 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 1 lb lean ground pork
• ▢ 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• ▢ 1 egg
• ▢ 1/2 cup fine seasoned bread crumbs see above for gluten free options
• ▢ 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ▢ 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• ▢ Barbecue sauce for basting and toppings as desired

• In a medium pan, melt butter over medium heat and add onions, stirring until coated. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes, until tender and translucent.

• Add brown sugar and continue cooking for another 8-10 minutes, until caramelized.

• Add garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper and cook over medium heat 1 minute. Remove from heat, scrape into a bowl and refrigerate until room temperature (if you're making this ahead, be sure to cover the dish after the onions have cooled to store for longer periods of time).

• In a large bowl, combine pork, beef, egg, bread crumbs, vinegar worcestershire sauce and cooled onion mixture and mix just until combined — don't overmix.

• Shape into 8 patties for ¼ pound burgers (feel free to make them bigger or smaller according to your preferences).

• *Recommended: place on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. You can also place in the freezer for 2-3 hours. This isn't necessary but really helps the flavors meld together and helps the burgers stay together when cooked.

• In a pan or on a grill, cook burgers for about 4-5 minutes per side on medium-high heat until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. Serve as desired with buns, garnishes, sauces, etc.

Calories: 294 cal | Carbohydrates: 9 g | Protein: 23 g | Fat: 17 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Cholesterol: 100 mg | Sodium: 361 mg | Potassium: 430 mg | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 160 IU | Vitamin C: 2.1 mg | Calcium: 35 mg | Iron: 2.5 mg

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My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!

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