Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsShuckin' Shack Oyster BarBreakwater Burger Recipe

Breakwater Burger Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Not just to appease the land-lovers, this is the real deal: A steak burger topped with caramelized onions, American cheese, tomato, lettuce, and Signature sauce.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Burger Ingredients

Method

Burger Preparation

  1. 1

    Caramelize the Onions

    In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Form the Burger Patties

    In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form into patties.

  3. 3

    Cook the Burger 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. In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty to melt.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Burgers

    On the bottom half of each burger bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by a slice of tomato, the cooked burger patty with melted cheese, and a generous portion of caramelized onions. Drizzle with Signature sauce and top with the other half of the bun.

More from Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar