Flying Dutchman Bunless Burger (Printable version)
Juicy beef patties layered with melted cheese and caramelized onions, perfect for a low-carb meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef & Cheese
01 - 4 ground beef patties, 4 oz (115 g) each
02 - 4 slices American cheese
→ Onions & Seasoning
03 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Condiments
07 - 2 tablespoons dill pickle chips
08 - 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
09 - 2 teaspoons sugar-free ketchup
# Directions:
01 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
02 - Melt unsalted butter in the pan, add sliced onions, and sauté frequently until golden and caramelized, about 7 to 8 minutes. Remove onions and set aside.
03 - Season both sides of the ground beef patties evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Using the same skillet, cook the patties for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is achieved.
05 - Place a slice of American cheese on each patty during the final minute of cooking to allow it to melt.
06 - Stack two cheese-topped patties with caramelized onions and optional pickles, mustard, and ketchup between them to form one burger stack.
07 - Using a spatula, transfer the assembled burger stacks to plates and serve immediately while hot.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- It’s a bunless wonder that still satisfies your burger cravings like a cheat meal.
- The combination of caramelized onions and melted cheese feels like a gourmet touch that anyone can master.
02 -
- Don’t rush the caramelized onions—they add a depth that lifts the whole burger from simple to spectacular.
- Stacking the patties while cheese is perfectly melted helps everything stick together without falling apart.
03 -
- Use a cast iron skillet if you have one; it heats evenly and gives a better sear on the patties.
- The secret to perfect patties is minimal handling—form them gently to keep juices locked in.