Skillet Burgers with Sautéed Onions and Horseradish Sauce

Skillet Burgers with Sautéed Onions and Horseradish Sauce

From Cook's Country | December/January 2012

Why this recipe works:

Ground beef seasoned with garlic, salt and pepper makes for flavorful burgers, and a quick sear in a hot skillet brings them to a perfect medium-rare in minutes. To finish, a garnish of horseradish sauce and charred onions dresses up these simple indoor burgers.

Serves 4

Horseradish sauce and charred onions dress up these simple indoor burgers.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds 85 percent lean ground beef
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, halved and sliced thin
• 4 hamburger buns

Instructions

1. 1. Combine sour cream, horseradish, chives, and lemon juice in bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside. Gently knead beef, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper together in large bowl until well combined. Shape into four ¾-inch-thick patties and press shallow divot in center of each.
   
   2. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add patties and cook until well browned and meat registers 120 to 125 degrees (for medium-rare), 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer burgers to plate and tent loosely with aluminum foil.
   
   3. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pan. Cook onion over medium-high heat until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Place burgers on bun bottoms and top with onions and horseradish sauce. Serve.