Make the most perfect grilled onions every single time with my amazing grilled onion hack! The perfect addition to so many meals! Show
What Makes This Recipe GreatOnions Grilled to Perfection, Every Single Time!It still blows my mind that onions, such a strong-tasting vegetable, can cook down into something so sweet and caramelized. The flavor is completely transformed and you end up with tender, delicious onions! Onions grilled are so versatile, delicious, and go with just about everything! I love onions grilled for burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, breakfast, and even on my salads, but they have to be cooked just right. The first few times I made them it was a complete disaster. As in, the smoke detector went off and I was left with a pan full of charred remnants of what used to be an onion. So to help you avoid the same mistakes, here is exactly how I make onions grilled perfectly in my cast iron pan, every single time! Ingredient NotesAll you need are four ingredients to make these caramelized onions: onion, salt, and butter… and my absolutely amazing hack: water. I know it sounds weird, but trust me, it’s the best hack! Recipe Step by Step
My Amazing Grilled Onion HackWATER! As soon as the onions start to look a little dry, add a few tablespoons of water. This will prevent the onions from drying out and keep them juicy and cooking at an even temperature. The water will evaporate as it cooks, leaving you with perfectly juicy onions grilled to absolute perfection. Which Onions Are Best for Grilling?This recipe will work with yellow onions, white onions, red onions, sweet onions, etc! Basically, whatever flavor profile you’re looking for, choose that onion and grill it! Red Onion: great for steak, burgers, sandwiches, and salads! Yellow Onion: milder in flavor, great with burgers, stir fry, fajitas, casseroles, and other Mexican-inspired dishes. Sweet Onion: a mild flavor with a hint of sweetness, great with pizza, pasta, and sauces. Ways to Serve Grilled OnionsGrilled onions are great for: burgers salads sandwiches casseroles fajitas stir-fry sauces pizza steak dishes pasta tacos Expert TipsDairy Free/Vegan: If you need these to be dairy free, you can use coconut oil for grilling onions in place of butter or ghee. Storing: Leftovers will keep in an airtight container refrigerated for at least 5 days, or frozen for at least 6 months. You can enjoy cold out of the fridge, or rewarm in the microwave or skillet. FAQsIs grilling onions keto-friendly? Yes! Onions are super low in carbs and make for a great, flavorful addition to any keto-friendly meal. Onions grilled with butter only makes the fat content higher, helping you reach your daily macros! Can I freeze grilled onions? Yes! They can be frozen for at least 6 months. You can enjoy them thawed and cold out of the fridge, or reheat in the microwave or skillet. Are these grilled onions Whole30 compliant? Use ghee or coconut oil to keep your onions grilled with Whole30-friendly ingredients. More 30-Minute RecipesLove this recipe? Thank you! Please rate this recipe and leave a review below. I respond to every one! Be sure to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and Facebook. Tag me if you try a recipe! Perfect Grilled Onions Hack!Servings: 2 people Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 35 mins Make the most perfect grilled onions every single time with my amazing grilled onion hack! The perfect addition to so many meals!
Onion: You can also use white or red onion. Dairy Free/Vegan: If you need these to be dairy free, you can use coconut oil to grill onions in place of butter or ghee. Whole30: Use ghee or coconut oil to keep these Whole30 friendly. Storing: Leftovers will keep in an airtight container refrigerated for at least 5 days, or frozen for at least 6 months. You can enjoy cold out of the fridge, or rewarm in the microwave or in the skillet. Cuisine: American Course: Side Dish Calories: 236, Total Carbs: 7.5g, Protein: 1.1g, Fat: 23.1g, Fiber: 1.4g, Net Carbs: 6g Please Leave a comment and give this recipe a rating! How do you prepare onions for burgers?Flavoring your onions for hamburgers
Add into a large saucepan with either butter or oil to coat and salt to taste. Fry the onions on medium heat for 3 or 4 minutes to add some color and crispiness, then reduce the heat to low and cook further for another 45 minutes or so, stirring often.
How do you cut grilled onions for burgers?Grill the onions next to the hamburgers. They'll need 8-10 minutes on the grill which means you'll be able to plate them and add them to your burger bar before the patties finish. Make sure you cut the onion rounds into 1/2 inches thick rings. The thick slices allow the onion to take on more heat on the grill.
How long do onions take to grill?Drizzle the sliced onion with light colored oil and season both sides with steak seasoning or salt and pepper, to taste. Grill on hot grill or on a nonstick griddle for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until onion is tender and has begun to caramelize.
Do you cook onions before making burgers?For the caramelized, or cooked onions, slice some peeled yellow or white onions thinly, and then fry, or sauté, briefly in some oil or butter until they turn a light brown. Cool briefly, and then serve over burgers. For a burger garnish, red onions are preferred.
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