Recipes Comfort Food Burgers Hamburgers Minetta Burger 3.0 (1,158) 2 Reviews Minetta Tavern * ManhattanMinetta Tavern has become known for its spectacular hamburgers. The restaurant's namesake burger is made with a blend of beef short rib and brisket from the nearly century-old local purveyor Pat La Frieda. More Great Burgers By Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr Updated on August 16, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Tina Rupp Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins Yield: 4 Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced 1/4 cup water Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 pounds ground sirloin 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced 4 brioche buns, split and toasted Lettuce, tomato slices and pickles, for serving Directions In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until deep golden, about 40 minutes. Add the water and scrape up any browned bits. Cook until the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Season the caramelized onion with salt and pepper; keep warm. Gently shape the sirloin into four 1-inch-thick patties. Season generously with salt and pepper. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the oil. Cook the burgers over moderately high heat until deep brown outside and medium-rare within, about 6 minutes per side. During the last 2 minutes, top the burgers with the cheese and cover loosely with foil so the cheese melts. Transfer the burgers to the buns, top with the caramelized onion and serve with a side of lettuce, tomato and pickles. Rate it Print