Name: Steak Burger with Tangy Caramelized Onions and Tarragon Butter
Cook time: 40 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 burgers
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil, such as grapeseed; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot (about 1 small shallot); 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon or parsley; 1 1/2 pounds dry-aged steak (such as rib-eye or New York strip; 20% fat), coarsely ground; Neutral vegetable oil, such as grapeseed (for grill); Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper; 4 slices white cheddar cheese; 4 brioche or other high-quality hamburger buns; Romaine or green leaf lettuce (for serving)

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Dawn Perry

This luxe burger gets its umami-packed richness from dry-aged steak. Yep, you read that right, we grind beautiful steaks to make a burger. One bite of the juicy patty, steak sauce–flavored onions, and rich herb butter (inspired by Béarnaise sauce, a classic steak condiment) and you'll know it's worth every penny.

Cooks' Note

If you're not making the Herb Butter, spread toasted buns with softened unsalted butter.

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