Flying Dutchman Burger Recipe
The Flying Dutchman Burger is a creative, bun-free burger featuring thick caramelized onion slices as buns, juicy 80/20 ground beef patties seasoned with Creole spices, melted American cheese, and a tangy, flavorful homemade sauce. This unique take on the classic burger offers rich smoky, sweet, and savory flavors with a low-carb twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying, Caramelizing
- Cuisine: American, Creole-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Onion Buns
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning (or preferred Creole seasoning)
- 1/2 tsp brown sugar
Burger Patties
- 12 oz 80/20 ground beef
- 1/2 tbsp Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning (or preferred Creole seasoning)
- 4 slices American cheese
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp relish
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning
- Cayenne pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Onion Bun: Peel the large yellow onion and slice it into four 1/2-inch thick rounds. Drizzle each slice with olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of Creole seasoning and brown sugar. In a pan over medium-low heat, slowly caramelize the onion slices for about 10 minutes on each side, until they become deeply browned and tender throughout. Set aside for assembling the burger.
- Make the Burger Patties: In a mixing bowl, season the ground beef with Creole seasoning. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and roll each into a ball. Flatten each ball into thin patties. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and sear the patties for 2-3 minutes on each side until fully cooked and a crust forms.
- Add Cheese: When the patties are almost done cooking, place a slice of American cheese on top of each patty. Allow the cheese to melt before removing the patties from the pan.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, relish, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Tony Chachere’s seasoning, and cayenne pepper to taste until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Burgers: On a plate, place one caramelized onion round as the bottom bun, top with a cheesy burger patty, then spoon on some of the prepared sauce. Finish by placing another caramelized onion round on top as the bun. Repeat for all burgers.
- Serve: Serve the Flying Dutchman Burgers immediately with extra sauce on the side for dipping, and enjoy this flavorful, unique burger experience.
Notes
- The large onion slices act as a low-carb alternative to traditional buns, making this burger keto-friendly.
- Use 80/20 ground beef for the best balance of juiciness and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper in the sauce to control the spice level.
- Caramelize the onions slowly to develop maximum sweetness and a tender texture.
- This burger is best enjoyed fresh to maintain the texture of the caramelized onion buns.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Flying Dutchman Burger, caramelized onion bun, Creole burger, low carb burger, no bun burger, American cheese burger, homemade burger sauce
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