Smoky Beer Burgers with Creamy Mustard Sauce Recipe

Name: Smoky Beer Burgers with Creamy Mustard Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground sirloin; 1/3 pound smoked Gouda cheese, diced into 1/4 to 1/2-inch cubes; 1 medium onion or 1/2 large onion; 2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika, 2/3 palm full; 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/3 palm full; Grill seasoning (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning); Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped; Generous handful finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 (12-ounce) bottle beer; Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling; 1/2 cup spicy brown mustard; 1/4 to 1/3 cup sour cream; 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill; 4 crusty Kaiser rolls, split and lightly toasted; Green or red leaf lettuce, for topping; Sliced sweet bread and butter pickles, for topping

Servings: persons

2 pounds lean ground sirloin
1/3 pound smoked Gouda cheese, diced into 1/4 to 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium onion or 1/2 large onion
2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika, 2/3 palm full
1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/3 palm full
Grill seasoning (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning)
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
Generous handful finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 (12-ounce) bottle beer
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1/2 cup spicy brown mustard
1/4 to 1/3 cup sour cream
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
4 crusty Kaiser rolls, split and lightly toasted
Green or red leaf lettuce, for topping
Sliced sweet bread and butter pickles, for topping

1
Preheat grill over medium-high heat.
2
Place the meat in a bowl and add the cheese.
3
Peel the onion and halve it, if using the medium onion.
4
Grate about 3 to 4 tablespoons of onion directly over the meat into the bowl.
5
Finely chop the remaining onion and reserve for topping.
6
Add spices to meat: paprika, cumin and about 1 tablespoon of grill seasoning and/or some salt and pepper.
7
Add garlic, parsley and Worcestershire and beer then form 4 large patties making them a little thinner at the center than at edges.
8
Burgers plump when you cook them so this will prevent burger bulge.
9
Drizzle a little olive oil over the burgers then grill about 4 minutes on each side for medium rare, 5 minutes on each side for medium and 6 to 7 minutes on each side for well done.
10
Mix mustard and sour cream with dill.
11
Serve patties on bun bottoms and top with lettuce, pickles, chopped raw onion.
12
Slather bun tops with sauce and serve.

209

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds lean ground sirloin, 1/3 pound smoked Gouda cheese, diced into 1/4 to 1/2-inch cubes, 1 medium onion or 1/2 large onion, 2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika, 2/3 palm full, and more.

Yes, Smoky Beer Burgers with Creamy Mustard Sauce falls under the General 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.

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Smoky Beer Burgers with Creamy Mustard Sauce

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