Ingredients
Method
Beer Braised Onions
- 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).
- Bring to a simmer.
- Let simmer until onions are soft. Taste and add any additional salt or pepper, as desired.
Beer Burgers
- Clean your Grill: clean your grill grates and wipe them down with oil.
- Preheat your Grill: once your grill is clean and greased, preheat to High Heat (450 - 500 degrees F).
- Mix your Ground Beef: place your ground beef in a bowl and add beer, salt, pepper and worcestershire. Mix to combine.
- 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).
- Create Patties: then use your hands to form patties (try not to overwork the meat). Try to make them a little bigger than your bun (if you are using one) as they will shrink a little as they cook.
- 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).
- Season Lightly: sprinkle patties with a little more salt and pepper.
- Cook on Direct Heat for 6-7 Minutes Total: place patties on direct heat (directly over flame) for 3-4 minutes.a. Flip and continue to cook on direct heat or until an internal meat thermometer reads between 135-145 degrees F (approx. another 3-4 minutes). This will result in medium-rare centerb. For Medium: cook 3 minutes on the first side and 5 minutes on the second side. For Medium-Well: cook 3 minutes on the first side and 7 minutes on the second side. For Well-Done: cook for 4 minutes on the first side and 6 on the second side.
- 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.
- If Making Cheeseburgers: if you are making cheeseburgers, move your burgers to indirect heat and place a slice of cheese on top. Close the grill and let the cheese melt for 1-2 minutes.
- 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!
