Beer Burgers

 

Ingredients
Beer Braised Onions:
1 sweet yellow onion, sliced
1 cup (or more) of the beer of your choice - we recommend a stronger tasting beer in this recipe so that those notes can shine through and compliment the ground beef. Pinch of salt and pepper

Beer Burgers:
1lb Butcher's Blend ground beef
3 tablespoons beer
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon worcestershire sauce

Toppings: 
Bun of your choice
Sliced jalapeno
Sliced cheese (Pepperjack or American is good)
Ketchup + Mustard
Lettuce

 

Instructions
Beer Braised Onions:
1. Add onions, beer and salt/pepper into large cast iron pan (add as much beer as you need so the onions aren't submerged, but a healthy amount of beer). 
2. Bring to a simmer. 
3. Let simmer until onions are soft. Taste and add any additional salt or pepper, as desired. 

Beer Burgers:
1. Clean your Grill: clean your grill grates and wipe them down with oil. 
2. Preheat your Grill: once your  grill is clean and greased, preheat to High Heat (450 - 500 degrees F). 
3. Mix your Ground Beef: place your ground beef in a bowl and add beer, salt, pepper and worcestershire. Mix to combine. 

4. Divide the Ground Beef: take your ground beef and create 3 equal sized balls (you should end up with 3 patties that are approximately 5-6oz each and approximately 3/4 inches thick). 
5. Create Patties: then use your hands to form patties (try not to overwork the meat). 

6. Create Indent with Thumb: use your thumb to create an indent in the very center of your patty (this will help ensure the burgers cook evenly without expanding too much in the middle). 

7. Season Lightly: sprinkle patties with a little more salt and pepper. 
8. Cook on Direct Heat for 6-7 Minutes Total: place patties on direct heat (directly over flame) for 3-4 minutes. 9. Don't Press Down: do not press down on the burgers with your spatula, this will release juices that we want to keep in the burger. 
10. If Making Cheeseburgers: if you are making cheeseburgers, move your burgers to indirect heat and place a slice of cheese on top. 

11. Let Rest: remove from grill and let rest for at least 5 minutes, this will help ensure your burgers are nice and juicy!

Build your burger!

Place lettuce on the bottom bun followed by some ketchup and mustard. 
Place your burger patty on top followed by some of the beer-braised onions and jalapenos (if you want) - pickles would be good too!

Recipe made in partnership with The Wooden Skillet.