French Onion Burgers

What you need:

    • 1 tsp. cornichons, finely diced
    • 1 1/2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
    • 1 tsp. ketchup
    • 1 bunch leeks
    • 1 Tbsp. butter
    • 1 medium yellow onion
    • 1 to 2 lb. ground beef (I prefer 80/20)
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • Hot sauce, to taste
    • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
    • Vegetable oil
    • Gruyere cheese, sliced
    • Onion rolls, toasted
    • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

    1. Mix together cornichons, mayonnaise, and ketchup. Place in fridge while you prepare the rest.
    2. Cut off the root and dark green portions of the leeks. Place in a bowl of cold water and let dirt settle to the bottom. Drain and then pat dry with a paper towel.
    3. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add leaks, season with salt, and saute for about 15 minutes.
    4. Halve your onion and take a 1/2-inch slice off one of onions. Finely dice that slice and set the remaining onion aside.
    5. Mix together ground beef and diced onion. Form into 6 to 8 patties. Salt and pepper each patty.
    6. Preheat an inch of oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 375 degrees.
    7. Slice remaining onions. Place milk and hot sauce in a bowl and whisk together. In a separate bowl, add flour.
    8. Dredge sliced onions through milk mixture and then flour.
    9. Fry in hot oil until they are browned. Place on a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.
    10. Grill patties or cook in a skillet. Flip once and add gruyere slices to each patty and let melt a little.
    11. Slather prepared cornichon sauce on the bottom bun. Top with caramelized leeks, then burger and crispy onion rings. Cover with the top bun and serve!

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