Gourmet Bistro Burgers with Garlic Aioli & Caramelized Onions

Ingredients:

For the Burgers:

• 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 for juicy burgers)

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• Salt & cracked black pepper to taste

• 4 slices aged white cheddar or Gruyère

• 4 brioche buns (toasted on the grill pan)

• Arugula or baby greens

• Tomato slices (optional)

For the Caramelized Onions:

• 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced

• 1 tsp butter or a splash of water (your Platinum pan can caramelize without butter if needed)

• Pinch of salt

Garlic Aioli:

• ½ cup mayo

• 1 clove garlic, minced or grated

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• ½ tsp Dijon mustard

• Salt & pepper to taste

 Instructions:

1. Make the Garlic Aioli
   In a small bowl, mix mayo, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate while everything else cooks.

2. Caramelize the Onions
   Preheat your Platinum Grill Pan over low heat. Add onions and a tiny bit of water or butter. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and soft. Remove and set aside.

3. Make the Burger Patties
   In a bowl, mix the beef, Worcestershire, Dijon, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 equal patties, slightly larger than your buns (they shrink a little when cooking).

4. Grill the Burgers
   Raise heat to medium-high. Place burgers on the hot grill pan. Cover and cook 4–5 minutes per side for medium. In the last minute, add cheese slices and cover again to melt.

5. Toast the Buns
   Split buns and place them cut-side down on the grill pan for about 1–2 minutes until golden.

6. Assemble the Burgers
   Spread garlic aioli on both sides of the bun. Layer with greens, burger patty, caramelized onions, and a tomato slice if using. Top with the bun.