Coffee Rubbed Cheeseburgers Recipe

Name: Coffee Rubbed Cheeseburgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon freshly ground coffee; 2 teaspoons packed golden brown sugar; 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 8 slices applewood-smoked bacon; 1 lb ground chuck; 1 lb ground sirloin; 8 slices smoked provolone cheese, smoked caciocavallo or 8 slices smoked gouda cheese; 8 potato-bread hamburger buns

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon freshly ground coffee
2 teaspoons packed golden brown sugar
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
8 slices applewood-smoked bacon
1 lb ground chuck
1 lb ground sirloin
8 slices smoked provolone cheese, smoked caciocavallo or 8 slices smoked gouda cheese
8 potato-bread hamburger buns

1
For coffee rub:
2
Mix all ingredients in small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
3
For burgers:
4
Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Break in half. Gently mix chuck and sirloin in large bowl. Form meat into 8 patties, each 3 1/2 to 4 inches in diameter and 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick. Using thumb, make slight indentation in center of each burger. DO AHEAD: Burgers and bacon can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover separately and chill.
5
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Sprinkle 1 teaspoon coffee rub on top side of each burger. Place burgers, rub side down, on grill rack. Grill until slightly charred, about 4 minutes; turn.
6
Place 2 bacon slice halves atop each burger. Cook 3 minutes.
7
Top each with 1 cheese slice. Cover and cook until cheese melts, about 1 minute longer. Place burgers atop bottom halves of buns. Top with onion slices and tomato slices.

904

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon freshly ground coffee, 2 teaspoons packed golden brown sugar, 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Coffee Rubbed Cheeseburgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Coffee Rubbed Cheeseburgers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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