Sweet and Spicy Burger

Ingredients

• Ground beef (1 pound)
• Cayenne pepper (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
• Brown sugar (1 tablespoon)
• Onions (2, thinly sliced)
• Tomato (1, sliced)
• Lettuce (4 leaves)
• Burger buns (4)
• Mayonnaise (1/4 cup)
• Sriracha sauce (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the sliced onions and brown sugar. Cook until the onions are caramelized, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat. Form the mixture into 4 equally sized patties.
3. Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5 minutes per side or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
4. While the patties are cooking, prepare the spicy mayo by mixing the mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce in a small bowl. Adjust the amount of Sriracha to your desired spice level.
5. To assemble the burgers, spread a generous amount of spicy mayo on the bottom half of each burger bun. Place the cooked beef patties on top, followed by a layer of caramelized onions, a slice of tomato, and a leaf of lettuce. Top with the other half of the bun.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful combination of sweet and spicy flavors!