Maple-Bacon Beer Burger

Maple-Bacon Beer Burger
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This recipe puts all of our favorite things in one bite: bacon, beer and burgers! What's not to love?This recipe is courtesy of Beef - It's What's For Dinner.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Maple-Bacon Beer Burger
Total time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef (96% lean)
  • 1/4 cup beer
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
  • 4 slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 4 extra-thick slices maplewood-smoked bacon, cut in half, cooked crisp
Directions
  1. Combine ground beef, beer, and Worcestershire in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
  2. Shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties.
  3. Place patties in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals.
  4. Grill, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 7 to 9 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally.
  5. About 2 minutes before burgers are done, place buns, cut-side down, on grill.
  6. Grill until lightly toasted.
  7. During last minute of grilling, top each burger with cheese.
  8. Place burgers on bottom of buns; top with bacon slices.
  9. Close sandwiches.
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