Burger Dog

Instructions

1. Start by making the caramelized onions. Add 2 tbsp oil in a heavy bottomed sauté pan over low heat. Stir in the onions, coating them evenly in the oil. Let cook, slowly, over low heat, stirring every 15 minutes or so, until the onions are deeply browned and caramelized, about 1 hour.
2. While the onions are caramelizing, make the burger dog patties. Place the ground beef on a cutting board and use a knife to divide the beef into 4 equal rectangles. Use your hands to shape the rectangles about 6 inches by 3 inches. Season both sides of the patties with salt and freshly ground pepper.
3. Heat up a large pan (preferably cast iron) over VERY HIGH heat, hot enough that you can’t hold your hand over the pan for more than 1 second. When smoking, place the burger dog patties onto the surface. Turn the heat down to medium-high. Cook, to your desired doneness, flipping as needed when a chargrilled crust has formed.
4. Add cheese slices, then remove from the pan and let rest for 1 minute before assembling the burger dog.
5. Lightly toast the bun and add mustard to the top side. Add the cheesy burger dog and top with caramelize onions. Enjoy hot!