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• Step 1

  For the Caramelized Onions: Heat 2 Tbsp of olive oil in a large sauté or frying pan over medium heat. Add the onions and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until the onions start to caramelize and break down.

  Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 Whole yellow onion, thinly sliced

  • Pinch salt

• Step 2

  Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring frequently until the onions are very brown and sweet, about 25-30 minutes in total. Taste, adding more salt if necessary. Use immediately, or allow to cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

  Ingredients

  • To Taste salt

• Step 3

  To make the burgers: Add 2 tsp of kosher salt per pound of meat, and 1/2 tsp of ground pepper per pound (if you prefer less salty food, reduce to 1 tsp per pound). Using your hands, gently mix the ground beef to incorporate the salt, making sure not to overwork it.)

  Ingredients

  • To Taste kosher salt

  • 2 Pound ground chuck, 80% lean

  • To Taste pepper

• Step 4

  Shape the beef into 2 to 3 oz burgers. Brush on both sides with a small amount of the remaining oil.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil

• Step 5

  When ready to cook, set temperature to High and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

• Step 6

  Place the burgers on the grill, cooking for 2-3 minutes, then flipping and cooking an additional 2-3 minutes until you reach the desired doneness. If using cheese, add the cheese when the burgers are flipped.

  00:10

  500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

  Ingredients

  •  cheddar cheese

• Step 7

  Allow the sliders to rest for a few minutes to ensure the juices are evenly distributed. While burgers rest, add the buns to the grill and cook with the split side down for 1-2 minutes to toast them.

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  500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

  Ingredients

  • As Needed Buns, Slider

• Step 8

  Garnish burgers with the caramelized onions, shredded lettuce, and other condiments. For fun, sprinkle Traeger Summer Shandy Rub into the mayonnaise, or use Traeger BBQ Sauce instead of ketchup. Enjoy!

  Ingredients

  • As Needed shredded iceberg lettuce

  • As Needed caramelized onions

  • To Taste mayonnaise

  • To Taste ketchup

  • To Taste mustard