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Whiskey BBQ Burger

Whiskey Glazed BBQ Burger

Elevate your grilling game to legendary status with this Whiskey Glazed BBQ Burger with homemade smoky whiskey BBQ sauce and grilled onions.
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Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 48 minutes
4 servings
Calories: 945kcal
Author: Laura Lynch

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pound (567 g) ground beef brisket, chuck, short rib blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 onion sliced (divided)
  • 1/4 cup (59 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 4 slices aged cheddar cheese
  • 4 burger buns
  • 1 cup (237 g) spring greens or 4 lettuce leaves

For the BBQ Sauce

  • 1 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup (118 ml) bourbon whisky
  • 1 cup (237 ml) ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) tomato puree
  • 3 tablespoons (44 ml) cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) liquid smoke
  • 3 tablespoons (44 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 cup (28 g) brown sugar

Instructions

  • Mix the ground beef in a bowl with the salt and pepper. Form 4 patties.
  • Reserve 2 slices of the onion for the BBQ sauce.
  • Add the olive oil to a frying pan over medium heat. Add all but 2 slices of the onion (reserve those slices for the BBQ sauce) to the pan and saute over medium to medium-low heat until very soft, about 15 minutes.
  • Mix the mayonnaise with the garlic and refrigerate until you assemble the burgers.
  • In a saucepan over medium high heat, combine the BBQ sauce ingredients. Whisk together and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until reduced slightly and thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Preheat your grill to high heat. Grill the burgers for 2 minutes on each side. Then glaze the patties with the BBQ sauce and continue cooking for 2 more minutes per side for medium.
  • Add cheese after flipping for the final time.
  • Remove the patties from the grill and tent them with tinfoil to melt the cheese.
  • To assemble, toast the buns, then slather on the garlic mayo. Add the spring greens to the bottom bun, then the burger patty, then onions, then top with additional BBQ sauce.

Notes

  • If you want to save time, use your favorite BBQ sauce instead. To add the whiskey element, heat the store-bought BBQ sauce with 3 tablespoons of whiskey for 3-5 minutes.
  • You can leave the whiskey out of the BBQ sauce if you want; replace it with chicken or vegetable stock.
  • Try different types of cheese to change the flavor profile. I really like blue cheese on this burger.

Nutrition

Calories: 945kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 1620mg | Potassium: 948mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 5030IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 349mg | Iron: 6mg