- What beer should I use?
- A good quality light beer (lager or ale) is best. Too bitter IPAs can dominate the flavor, and stouts might make it too sweet.
- What if the sauce gets too thick?
- Add a splash more beer or cream and reheat slowly.
Beer Cheese Pub Burger
This burger combines the best traditions of classic beer snacks. The thick, creamy sauce made from cheddar cheese and beer richly coats the meat, while the sweetness of caramelized onions balances the beer's bitter notes. A perfect choice for watching the game with friends.
Ingredients
1
lb
Ground Beef
1/2
cup
Light Beer
5
oz
Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
1/4
cup
Heavy Cream
1
clove
Garlic (crushed)
1
pc
Yellow Onion
4
pcs
Burger Buns
4
oz
Iceberg Lettuce
1
tsp
Salt
1
tsp
Black Pepper
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
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Equipment Needed
- Small saucepan: For making the cheese sauce.
- Whisk: For a lump-free sauce.
- Skillet: For frying meat and onions.
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Slice the onion thinly. In a skillet with a little oil over low heat, cook slowly until dark brown and sticky. Salt lightly.
Tip: Salt helps draw water out of the onion so sugars caramelize faster.
2
✓
Make the sauce: warm beer and cream in a small saucepan. When steaming, lower heat to minimum and whisk in shredded cheese and crushed garlic in batches until smooth.
Tip: Important: don't boil the sauce or the cheese might separate and become grainy. (Emulsion breakdown).
3
✓
Mix ground beef with salt and pepper, form 4 patties, and fry in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side.
Tip: Rest the meat for 2-3 minutes after cooking to redistribute juices.
4
✓
Toast buns. Assemble: bottom bun, lettuce, patty, generous beer cheese sauce, caramelized onions, top bun.
Tip: Pour the cheese sauce right before serving while it's still flowy and hot.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1/2 cup Light Beer
- 5 oz Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 clove Garlic (crushed)
- 1 pc Yellow Onion
- 4 pcs Burger Buns
- 4 oz Iceberg Lettuce
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil