Smashed Pretzel Burger

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
• 4 pretzel buns
• 1 cup shredded cheddar
• 0.5 cup dark beer
• 2 onions, sliced
• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Caramelize onions in butter over low heat for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Make beer cheese: melt cheddar with beer in a saucepan until smooth.

3. 3

   Form beef into balls. Smash flat on a hot griddle. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 2 min per side.

4. 4

   Toast pretzel buns. Assemble: bun, patty, beer cheese, caramelized onions, bun.