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Irish Pub Burgers Recipe

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These Irish Pub Burgers combine juicy, flavorful beef patties with crispy bacon, rich caramelized onions cooked in Irish stout, and a tangy sour cream and Dijon mustard sauce, all sandwiched in buttery toasted brioche buns for a hearty pub-style meal.

Ingredients

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For the Patties and Toppings

  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
  • 4 slices of bacon
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Irish stout (like Guinness)
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 4 brioche burger buns
  • Butter (for toasting buns)

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until they are crispy. Once cooked, transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain excess grease.
  2. Caramelize Onions: Remove excess bacon grease from the skillet, leaving just enough to coat the pan. Add the sliced onions and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
  3. Reduce Irish Stout: Pour in the Irish stout into the skillet with the onions and allow it to simmer until reduced by half, which will enhance the sweetness of the onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set the mixture aside.
  4. Prepare Patties: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Gently mix to incorporate the seasoning, then form the meat into four patties slightly larger than the buns to account for shrinkage during cooking.
  5. Cook Patties: Grill or pan-fry the patties over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with grated cheddar cheese and cover them to help the cheese melt smoothly.
  6. Make Sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt until well combined. This tangy sauce will add a creamy bite to the burgers.
  7. Toast Buns: Lightly butter the brioche buns and toast them in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and slightly crisp.
  8. Assemble Burgers: Build the burgers by layering the bun bottoms, cheesy beef patties, caramelized onions, two slices of crispy bacon, a generous dollop of the sour cream and mustard sauce, and finally the bun tops.
  9. Serve: Serve your Irish Pub Burgers hot alongside fries, potato chips, or a cold Irish stout for the authentic pub experience.

Notes

  • Use 80/20 ground beef for juicy and flavorful patties.
  • Caramelizing onions slowly brings out natural sweetness; be patient during this step.
  • Grilling adds smokiness, but pan-frying works perfectly well indoors.
  • Toast buns in butter for extra flavor and to prevent sogginess from the toppings.
  • For a spicier sauce, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the sour cream mixture.

Keywords: Irish Pub Burgers, Guinness Burgers, Caramelized Onion Burgers, Bacon Cheeseburger, Irish Recipe

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