Maple-Bacon Beer Burger
Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 Min. Cook Time: 10 Min. What you need:
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+ 1 lb. ground beef
+ 1/4 c. beer + 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce + 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split + 4 slices reduced fat cheddar cheese + 4 extra-thick slices Maplewood smoked bacon, cut in half, cooked crisp What to do:
1. Combine ground beef, beer and Worcestershire sauce in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in. thick patties.
2. Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 10 min. (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 7 to 9 min.) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. About 2 min. before burgers are done, place buns, cut-side down, on grid. Grill until lightly toasted. During last minute of grilling, top each burger with cheese. 3. Place burgers on bottom of buns; top with bacon slices. Close sandwiches. * Test Kitchen Tips: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness. * Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff Nutritional information:
Calories: 513; Total Fat: 24g; Saturated Fat: 9g; Cholesterol: 110mg; Total Carbs: 25g; Fiber: 3g; Protein: 46g; Sodium: 1301mg;
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