Beer burgers with red onion compote

Ingredients:

Burgers

• 1.3 kg ground beef
• 1/4 cup beer
• 2 tbsp. grill seasonings
• 0.5 cups grated cheddar
• Romaine lettuce
• 4 hamburger buns, toasted

Red onion compote

• 0.5 cups of water
• 1 and 1/4 cups beer
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 red onions, thinly sliced

Preparation:

1. Red onion compote.
   
   In a medium saucepan, combine 0.5 cups of water, beer, brown sugar, and onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or until the mixture thickens and reduces to 2 cups. Transfer the compote to a bowl and let cool completely.
2. BurgersIn a large bowl, combine the ground beef, beer, and grill seasoning. Set aside half of the ground beef for Meatloaf recipeForm the remaining minced meat into 4 identical flat patties. Place 2 tablespoons of cheese in the center of each patty and wrap it in the minced meat, forming balls. Then flatten each ball to form a patty with the cheese inside. Place the patties on a plate and cover. If not frying right away, refrigerate.
3. Light an outdoor grill for direct heat or heat a grill pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Brush the grill grate with vegetable oil, add the patties, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until medium-rare. Place the cooked patties on lettuce leaves placed on buns and top with onion jam.