Ingredients

1 small yellow onion

coarse salt and ground pepper

1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck (80% lean)

4 plain or sesame-seed buns, split

4 large eggs, cooked over easy

Ketchup or barbecue sauce

Sliced canned beets

Lettuce leaves

Preparation

Heat a grill to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Cut onion into thin rings and season with salt and pepper. Grill until lightly charred and crisp-tender, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Form ground beef into 4 patties and season with salt and pepper. Grill 4 minutes per side for medium. Transfer to bottom halves of buns. Top each burger with an egg, grilled onions, your choice of sauce, sliced beets, and lettuce.