Ale House Burgers with Red Onion Compote

Hello Ladies!!! Thank you so much for adding me to this wonderful blog. I think this is such a neat idea. I'm not sure I will get to a meal plan this coming week because we are moving into our new house but I will share a few of my favorite recipes. This week will be eat what you can find at my house. lol :)

This recipe is courtesy of Sandra Lee on the Food network. These burgers are delicious because of the Red Onion Compote. I never had it before I tried this, but now it is a keeper. A big plus is that it was a huge success with the hubby!

Ingredients

For compote:

• For Red Onion Compote
• 1/2 cup water
  
• 1 1/4 cups beer
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 red onions, sliced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For Burgers:

• 3 pounds ground beef(or turkey)
  
• 1/4 cup beer
• 2 tablespoons grill seasoning
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar(I used mozzarella)
  
• Romaine lettuce(I used spinach)
  
• 4 hamburger rolls, toasted(whole wheat)
  

Directions

For Red Onion Compote:

In a medium saucepan add 1/2 cup water, beer, brown sugar, and red onions. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally for about 1 hour or until the mixture has thickened and has reduced to about 2 cups. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool completely.

For Burgers:

In a large bowl mix together the ground beef, beer and grill seasoning until well incorporated. Reserve half of the mixture for Round 2 Meatloaf recipe. Shape the remaining beef into 4 equal portions and flatten each portion. Place 2 tablespoons of cheese in the center of each and wrap the edges around the cheese to form a ball. Flatten each ball into patties. Place on platter and cover. Refrigerate if not cooking immediately.

Set up grill or indoor grill pan for direct cooking over medium-high heat. When ready to start grilling, oil the grate. Place patties on the hot oiled grill and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium. Serve over lettuce on toasted buns topped with red onion compote.


I like to use Spinach instead of Romain lettuce and whole wheat buns just to make them a little healthier. A good side to add is Sweet Potato fries. Trader Joe's has some really good frozen ones that you just pop in the oven for about 20 mins.

Blessings,

Marissa

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Deuteronomy 31:6