Balkan Cheese-Stuffed Burger Patty
A two-layer beef patty sandwich with melted cheese and caramelized onions inside—grilled until the edges crisp up and the center stays juicy. Ready in 20 minutes and totally Instagram-worthy.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 oz kajmak or sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 whole hamburger buns
Instructions
- 1
Slice the onion into thin rings. Heat butter in a skillet over medium and cook onions until golden and soft, stirring occasionally, ~6 minutes.
- 2
Divide beef into four thin patties about 3 inches across. Season two patties with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic.
- 3
Place cheese and a pinch of caramelized onions on one seasoned patty. Top with the second seasoned patty and press edges to seal.
- 4
Heat 1 tbsp oil in the skillet over medium-high. Sear the stuffed patty 3 minutes per side without moving—edges should brown and crisp.
- 5
Toast buns cut-side down in the residual pan heat for 45 seconds until light golden.
- 6
Place patty on bottom bun, top with remaining caramelized onions, then crown bun. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- spatula
- knife and cutting board
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