Jul 14 2026
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La Canita Burger Recipe

Inspired by La Cañita
Time45m
Serves2

two beef patties, American cheese, special sauce, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Toppings

Special Sauce

Burger Assembly

Method

Prepare the Patties

  1. 1

    Form the Patties

    In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties about 3/4 inch thick.

  2. 2

    Cook the Patties

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.

Caramelize the Onions

  1. 3

    Slice the Onion

    Thinly slice the large onion.

  2. 4

    Cook the Onions

    In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.

Make the Special Sauce

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, pickle relish, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 6

    Prepare the Buns

    Slice the burger buns in half. If desired, toast the insides on the grill or in a skillet.

  2. 7

    Add Toppings

    Spread a generous amount of special sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Place a cooked beef patty on top, followed by a slice of American cheese. Then, add a portion of caramelized onions, lettuce, and tomato slices. Top with the other half of the bun.

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