Description
Enjoy a hearty and flavorful Irish pub burger with a tender beef patty topped with melted cheddar, caramelized onions, and a rich whiskey sauce. Perfect for an ultimate burger night with Irish-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably 80/20 for juiciness)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices of sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 large onion, sliced
- ¼ cup whiskey (Irish whiskey preferred)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Gently mix without overworking, then divide into four equal portions and shape into round patties with a slight indentation.
- Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat with a splash of olive oil. Cook the beef patties for 4-5 minutes per side until desired doneness, adding cheddar cheese on top during the last minute to melt.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed and cook sliced onions over medium heat until golden brown and sweet, about 10-15 minutes.
- To make the whiskey sauce, combine whiskey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Lightly toast burger buns. Assemble the burgers by placing a beef patty with melted cheese on the bottom bun, topping with caramelized onions, drizzling with whiskey sauce, then covering with the top bun.
- Serve immediately with side dishes like fries, coleslaw, or salads.
Notes
- Use high-quality Irish whiskey for an authentic flavor.
- Ensure onions are cooked slowly to develop sweetness.
- You can substitute the whiskey with apple juice for a milder taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 750 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg