Categories: Burgers
Ingredients
- For the Burger:
- 1 pound ground beef , divided into four patties.
- salt and pepper to taste
- big hamburger buns
- onion, sliced and grilled
- bell pepper, sliced and grilled
- chives, chopped
- For the Beer Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
- 3/4 cup beer
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheese, grated
- optional: 1 tablespoons horseradish
Directions
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For the Burger:
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Salt and pepper patties to taste.
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Grill the onion and bell pepper. Set aside.
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Grill the burgers.
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While the burgers are grilling make the beer cheese sauce.
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Drizzle sauce over built burgers and sprinkle with chopped chives.
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For the Beer Sauce:
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Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Stir in flour and mustard powder; cook, stirring 2 to 3 minutes (do not brown).
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Whisk in beer; bring to a simmer, then whisk in half and half.
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Simmer, whisking, until thickened, 4 minutes.
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Stir in grated sharp cheddar cheese.
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Optional: Add horseradish.