Recipe: Brewpub Burgers with Caramelized Chipotle Onions

BREWPUB BURGERS WITH CARAMELIZED CHIPOTLE ONIONS
"Grill Mates Backyard Brew Marinade and beer add unmistakable flavor and moistness to burgers. Serve with red onions caramelized with brown sugar and chipotle chile pepper for a smoky finish."



2 tablespoons butter
1 large red onion, thinly sliced (2 cups)
1 package McCormick Grill Mates Backyard Brew Marinade, divided use
1/4 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Collection Chipotle Chile Pepper
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons beer, divided use
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
6 slices Swiss cheese
6 hamburger rolls
Lettuce, tomato and condiments (for serving, optional)

Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions, 1 teaspoon of the Marinade Mix and chipotle chile pepper; cook and stir 7 to 8 minutes or until onions are golden brown.

Add 2 tablespoons of the beer and sugar; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until beer has evaporated. Set aside.

Mix remaining Marinade Mix, remaining 1/3 cup beer and Worcestershire sauce in large bowl until well blended. Add ground beef; mix lightly. Shape into 6 patties.

Grill over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes per side or until burgers are cooked through (internal temperature of 160 degrees F). Add cheese slices to burgers 1 minute before cooking is completed.

Toast rolls on the grill, open-side down, about 30 seconds or until golden.

Serve burgers on toasted rolls with caramelized onions. Garnish with desired toppings and condiments.

Makes 6 servings
Source: McCormick