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Bourbon-basted double cheeseburger
Who could say no to a juicy Bourbon-basted double cheeseburger with caramelized onions? No-one, that's who!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 double burgers or 8 single burgers
Calories: 588 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
for the patties
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 750 g (1½lb) ground beef / beef mince
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg beaten
- small handful fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1-2 teaspoons salt depending on taste
- pepper to taste
for the bourbon basting sauce
- 3/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- salt & pepper to taste
for the caramelised onions
- 3 Red Onions thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
for the burgers
- 4 sesame buns
- lettuce
- sliced tomatoes
- sliced cheese
Instructions
- To make the burgers, combine the ground beef/mince, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, herbs, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Form 8 patties and place on a plate/tray. Cover with clingfilm and place in the fridge to rest.
- To make the basting sauce, combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and allow to come to a boil. Turn down the heat and allow to simmer gently for 5 minutes then remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- To make the caramelized onions, fry the onions in the olive oil over medium heat until they start to soften and turn golden (approximately 15 minutes). Add the sugar and Balsamic and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent the onions from burning. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- To cook the burgers, preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. If using an outdoor grill, the fire needs to be medium hot to create a crust on the outside of the burgers without burning the basting sauce.
- Cook the burgers for 2 minutes per side then start basting with the Bourbon sauce. Cook to your preference. Toast the sesame buns while the burgers are cooking.
- To assemble the burgers, top the buns with the lettuce, tomato, the basted patties, cheese and a generous spoonful of caramelised onions.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
588kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
157mg
(52%)
Sodium
1517mg
(63%)
Potassium
1277mg
(36%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
532IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
169mg
(17%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4double burgers or 8 single burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 588
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 588kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1517mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 1277mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 532IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.