Lager Craft Burger

Name: Lager Craft Burger
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds ground beef; 1 tablespoon Burger Seasoning Blend; 4-6 tablespoons Pub cheese spread (such as President brand); Beer Caramelized Onions; 8 slices bacon (cooked); 4 buns

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5 from 7 votes

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

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This Lager Craft Burger is my all-time favorite grilled burger recipe! It combines my love of lager beer with a perfectly grilled burger. It is layer upon layer of flavor and texture. Each bite is like a piece of heaven.

Lager Craft Burger stacked on a white plate.

This Lager Craft Burger with a perfectly seasoned burger patty recipe. I use my homemade burger seasoning blend to give it even more flavor and grill it.

During the last few minutes of grilling, I pile on a heaping mound of Beer Cheese Spread. This stuff is incredible and so easy to make.

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What We Love About This Craft Burger Recipe

If your family gets bored with the same ole burger recipe, then you have to add this burger to your menu. This burger is so much better than anything you can get at a burger joint. Beer just isn’t a relaxing cocktails but a wonderful addition to food.

30 Minute Meal: Quick, easy and so delicious.
Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry or fridge.
Family Friendly: The perfect craft burger that everyone will love.
Adaptable: Can make it low-carb, dairy free, etc…

Ingredient Notes for Burger with Caramelized Onions

Ground Beef – an 80/20 blend is a winner for this recipe.
Burger Seasoning Blend
Cheese Spread, such as President brand, 4-6 tablespoons
Beer Caramelized Onions, made with a nice craft beer.
Bacon, cooked, 8 slices
4 buns, a nice one for sandwiches or hamburger bun.

Burger meat, beer, seasonings and bacon.

Equipment Needed for Best Home Made Burgers

How to Make Best Grilled Burger Recipe

These are the basic steps for making best grilled hamburger recipe. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and nutrition instructions. These burgers are food truck quality with no need to takeout.

STEP 1: Make Mix

First, place the ground beef in a bowl and add burger seasoning blend and then mix with hands until combined; form into 4 patties.

STEP 2: Grill

Next, grill patties over medium-high heat for 7-10 minutes or until desired doneness. Remove from grill and place on bottom half of bun.

STEP 3: Top

Finally, top each patty with a heaping tablespoon of Pub Beer Cheese, caramelized onions and 2 slices of bacon. Add top bun.

Prep and Storage Tips for Juicy Burger Recipe

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME

Make the burger seasoning and have it on hand. Form your patties and place them in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Make the onions and beer cheese ahead too. Perfect for any day of the week. mon through sundays.

HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE

Cooked burgers can be stored in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap for up to four days.

HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE

Freeze the hamburger patties for up to four months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Frequently Asked Questions about Burgers with Caramelized Onions

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE HEALTHIER?

Try using a low carb bun or a lettuce wrap if you are on a low carb diet.

CAN I SUBSTITUTE INGREDIENTS?

Of course, try pickles, avocado, tomatoes or onion rings.

CAN THIS RECIPE BE DOUBLED OR HALVED?

Indeed, adjust the amount tat you need to make using the recipe card below.

WHAT MAKES A BURGER A CRAFT OR GOURMET BURGER?

Usually it is something that makes it out of the ordinary. For example, with this burger, the beer onions, the pub cheese and the burger seasoning blend.

Expert Tips for Making This Recipe

Add different cheese: Cheddar cheese, swiss cheese, herb cheese blends or whatever you enjoy.
Egg: Top with a fried egg to up the flavor.
Variation tip: Ale can replace the lager if you prefer.
Alternate ingredient: Grilled chicken breasts can replace the hamburger.
Alternate cooking method tip: Can use a grill pan on the stove top or the air fryer if you prefer.
Mushrooms add a nice flavor too. bbq sauce also enhances this burger.

What to Serve with Lager Craft Burger

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5 from 7 votes