Description
Savor the hearty Irish pub burger, a delectable fusion of classic American and Irish flavors that promises a culinary journey through comfort and tradition. Bold beef patties nestled in buttery brioche buns deliver a satisfying experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 slices bacon
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
Liquid and Seasoning:
- ½ cup Irish stout (such as Guinness)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Vegetables and Bread:
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 4 brioche burger buns
- Butter (for toasting buns)
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Render bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp and golden. Transfer to a paper towel to absorb excess grease.
- Using the residual bacon fat, sauté sliced onions on medium heat for 10-15 minutes until deeply caramelized. Deglaze with Irish stout, reducing liquid by half and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Mix ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Form into four patties slightly larger than burger buns to compensate for shrinkage during cooking.
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat. Cook patties 3-4 minutes per side until desired doneness. Melt cheddar cheese on top during final cooking minute.
- Whisk sour cream, Dijon mustard, and salt in a small bowl to create a tangy sauce.
- Butter bun interiors and toast in a pan until achieving a crisp, golden-brown surface.
- Layer burger assembly: bottom bun, melted cheese patty, caramelized onions, bacon slices, dollop of Dijon-sour cream sauce, and top bun.
- Serve immediately alongside crispy fries or chips, complemented by a chilled beer for an authentic Irish pub experience.
Notes
- Bacon Crispiness Matters: Cook bacon slowly over medium heat to achieve the perfect crispy texture without burning, ensuring a delightful crunch in every bite.
- Onion Caramelization Technique: Low and slow is the key to developing rich, sweet caramelized onions, allowing the natural sugars to break down and create depth of flavor.
- Meat Handling Tip: Handle ground beef gently when forming patties to keep the meat tender and prevent tough burgers, using a light touch and minimal compression.
- Cheese Melting Trick: Cover the patties during the last minute of cooking to create a steamy environment that helps the cheese melt smoothly and evenly.
- Sauce Customization: Adjust the sour cream-Dijon sauce by adding fresh herbs like chives or a dash of hot sauce for a personalized flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 690 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg