Description
This Pub Burger recipe combines juicy seasoned beef patties, creamy pub cheese spread, savory beer-caramelized onions, and crispy bacon all stacked on your favorite toasted bun. Perfect for a gourmet burger experience at home, the recipe is customizable with a variety of cheeses, buns, and toppings. Ideal for a flavorful main course thatโs quick and easy to make, bringing the classic pub-style burger right to your kitchen in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Beef Patties
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon burger seasoning blend
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Toppings
- 4โ6 tablespoons pub cheese spread
- Beer caramelized onions (see Note for preparation suggestion)
- 8 slices bacon, cooked
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Buns
- 4 burger buns (brioche, kaiser rolls, or pretzel rolls recommended; toasted)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Patties: Place the ground beef in a bowl and add the burger seasoning blend. Mix thoroughly with your hands until well combined, then form the mixture into 4 even patties.
- Grill the Patties: Preheat your grill (or grill pan/skillet) to medium-high heat. Grill the beef patties for 7-10 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- Assemble the Burgers: Remove the patties from the grill and place each on the bottom half of a toasted bun. Top each patty with a generous tablespoon of pub cheese spread, a spoonful of beer-caramelized onions, and 2 slices of cooked bacon.
- Finish and Serve: Place the top half of the bun on each burger. Serve immediately, with your choice of additional toppings or sauces as desired.
Notes
- Cheese Substitutions: Feel free to use cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, herb cheese blends, or your preferred cheese instead of the pub spread.
- Sweeten the Patty: Add a pinch of brown sugar, salt, and black pepper to the burger seasoning for a sweeter flavor profile.
- Toast the Buns: For extra texture and a golden crust, toast the buns before assembling.
- Bun Options: Brioche, kaiser rolls, and pretzel rolls are all excellent, with pretzel rolls mimicking the Pretzel Haus style.
- Add an Egg: Top your burger with a fried egg for an indulgent twist.
- Lager or Ale: Use either lager or ale when making caramelized onions to suit your taste.
- Other Proteins: Swap the beef for grilled chicken breasts or steak burger patties if desired.
- Alternate Cooking Methods: These burgers can also be cooked in the air fryer or stovetop skillet.
- Additional Toppings: Try grilled mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, or BBQ sauce for more variety.
- Caramelized Onions: For beer caramelized onions, sautรฉ sliced onions in butter until soft, then add a splash of lager or ale and cook until caramelized.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg