Preparation

Step 1

To prepare caramelized onions, melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, water, sherry, Worcestershire sauce, beef base, salt and pepper. Cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until onions are tender and browned. Set aside.
Step 2

Meanwhile, in a second saucepan prepare peppercorn sauce. Melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat; add shallots, cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until tender. Add brandy; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until alcohol burns off. Add wine; cook until liquid is reduced by half.
Step 3

Add demi-glace, mustard, whole peppercorns, ground pepper, Worcestershire sauce and heavy cream. Cook 2 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat, swirl in remaining tablespoon of butter. Set aside and keep warm.
Step 4

Combine Ground Beef, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties. Set aside.
Step 5

Heat cast-iron skillet over medium heat until hot. Place patties in skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side, turning occasionally. Add 2 tablespoons butter, thyme and garlic to skillet. Baste patties until an instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°. Remove patties from skillet; set aside. Remove and discard thyme and garlic.
Step 6

Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and brioche pieces to skillet. Toast 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp and browned.
Step 7

To serve, place beef patties on bottom buns. Top each with Gruyere cheese, caramelized onions and croutons. Drizzle with peppercorn sauce.

Cooking Tip: If desired, place under broiler to melt and caramelize cheese.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition information per serving, 1 topped burger: 700 Calories; 423 Calories from fat; 47g Total Fat (24.4 g Saturated Fat; 1.5 g Trans Fat; 1.7 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 15 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 175 mg Cholesterol; 1573 mg Sodium; 30 g Total Carbohydrate; 2.3 g Dietary Fiber; 7.7 g Total Sugars; 35 g Protein; 2.3 g Added Sugars; 287.5 mg Calcium; 3.5 mg Iron; 538 mg Potassium; 0.2 mcg Vitamin D; 0.6 mg Riboflavin; 8.8 mg NE Niacin; 0.4 mg Vitamin B₆; 2.8 mcg Vitamin B₁₂; 340 mg Phosphorus; 6.3 mg Zinc; 22.1 mcg Selenium; 82.7 mg Choline.

Nutrition Tip

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Calcium, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Iron, Potassium, and Choline.

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