French Onion Burger {gluten free}
This recipe was created in partnership with my favorite ghee brand, Fourth and Heart!
This French Onion Burger is a restaurant-style burger at home! It’s gluten-free and low lactose.
French onion is one of my all-time favorite flavors. It’s rich, decadent, and perfect in dishes like pasta (or my French Onion Spaghetti squash) and rice dishes like my One Pot French Onion Chicken & Rice. My husband and I have been on a burger kick recently, and I decided to give this recipe and go… and I am so glad that I did!
This French Onion Burger is a rich, buttery and decadent burger, but made with ghee instead of butter.
Why you’ll love this French Onion Burger
- It’s SO decadent. You know those hipster burger places with fancy burgers? This is exactly the kind of burger you’d get there, and it tastes just like the real deal.
- French onion goodness. These caramelized onions are made with a perfect french onion flavor.
- So filling and satisfying. You’ll be so satisfied after having this burger!
Recipe Ingredients
- Beef patties. You can easily find frozen or fresh beef patties that are unseasoned in most stores, or you can make your own!
- Yellow onion.
- Coconut aminos and red wine vinegar.
- Gluten-free buns.
- Goat cheddar cheese. Goat cheese is not lactose-free, but goat cheese is lower in lactose than regular cheese. It truly depends on the person, but as someone who doesn’t tolerate cow dairy, I find myself tolerating goat cheese well. I recently polled my Instagram audience and found a similar response. Either way, you can always leave to out if needed!
- Fourth and heart ghee sticks and spray. Ever since I started uncovering more about my complicated relationship with dairy, Fourth and Heart has been my go-to for YEARS. I use their ghee butter exactly like I would regular butter to make rice, pasta, toast, and this amazing recipe.
How to make a Gluten Free French Onion Burger
Here are the simple steps, with photos, to make this recipe. Find full instructions in the recipe card.
Tips & Tricks
- Make it a burger bowl. If you don’t have a gluten free bun on hand or one that you like, make it a burger bowl by serving it over lettuce!
- Don’t forget the fries. I serve this recipe with my baked white sweet potato fries!
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French Onion Burger {gluten free}
Ingredients
For the onions
- 1 tbsp fourth and heart Ghee Butter Stick, Unsalted
- 1 ½ yellow onions, sliced thin
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tsp coconut sugar, optional, see notes
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp dried thyme
For the burgers
- 2 beef patties
- Salt and pepper
- Fourth and heart ghee cooking spray
- 2 tbsp goat cheese, optional, lower lactose option, but not lactose-free
For serving
- 2 tbsp mayo of choice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- 2 gluten-free buns of choice
Instructions
- Using a medium skillet, heat the ghee over medium-low heat. Add the yellow onions to the pan and a pinch of salt. Stir the onion for about 20 minutes, allowing to cook slowly. To speed up the process, add the coconut sugar and toss to coat.
- Saute for about another 5 minutes and add the coconut aminos, red wine vinegar and dried thyme. Stir until the onions are softened and golden brown. Set aside.
- While the onions are caramelizing, preheat the oven to 375 F (alternatively, you can use an outdoor grill if weather permits). Season the burgers with salt and pepper.
- Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with ghee cooking spray. Add the burgers and bake for 20-25 min or until cooked to your liking, and flipping halfway. Add cheese if desired and broil to melt. Set aside.
- Combine the mayo and garlic powder to make an aioli and add to the tops of the buns.
- Layer the burgers with the onion on top, and top off with the burger bun.
