• Shape the beef into 4 patties.
• Season well with pepper.

On the grill

• Fire up your grill for direct cooking 400 - 450 F.
• Pour the soup into a pan and place on the grill near the direct heat so it begins to warm.
• Grill burgers as desired but do not cook completely. When they reach around 140 F remove from the direct heat and transfer to the hot French onion soup.
• Continue cooking the burgers in the soup until they reach 165 F.
• Remove the patties and place on the bun bottoms.
• Top with cheese and bun tops.
• Serve with soup on the side for dipping, if desired.

On the stovetop

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the burgers and cook on both sides until medium rare, around 140 F.
• Spoon out any fat from the skillet and stir in the soup.
• Continue to cook the burgers in the hot soup until they reach 165 F, another 5-10 minutes.
• Remove the patties and place on the bun bottoms.
• Top with cheese and bun tops.
• Serve with soup on the side for dipping, if desired.