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Irish Pub Burgers with Whiskey Sauce

Irish Pub Burgers with Whiskey Sauce: A Flavor Explosion

This recipe for Irish Pub Burgers with Whiskey Sauce is a deliciously customizable comfort food that brings the spirit of an Irish tavern right into your home kitchen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patty
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20 blend)
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
For the Whiskey Sauce
  • 1 cup Irish Stout
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
For Toppings
  • 4 slices Cheddar Cheese Aged is preferable
  • 4 slices Bacon Can substitute with turkey bacon
  • 1 cup Caramelized Onions
For the Buns
  • 4 Brioche Burger Buns Consider gluten-free options
  • 1 tbsp Butter For toasting

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  2. Caramelize onions in the same skillet, stirring for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Add Irish stout, simmer and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Combine ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form into patties.
  4. Cook patties on a grill or skillet for 3-4 minutes per side. Add cheese in the last minute to melt.
  5. Mix sour cream, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt for the whiskey sauce. Stir until combined.
  6. Toast the brioche buns in butter over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Assemble burgers with patty, cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, and sauce on the buns.
  8. Serve hot with fries or chips and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 30gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Do not overmix the ground beef to maintain juiciness. Adjust the Dijon mustard to taste for the sauce.

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