Jack Daniels Burger

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This Jack Daniels Burger is perfection. It has a  juicy ground sirloin, flavorful Jack Daniels glaze, melted Colby Jack cheese. Add your favorite toppings and it is so enticing.

Jack Daniels Burger on a white plate.

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Jack Daniels burgers are extra. Extra juicy, extra delicious and extra special. However, they are super simple to make.

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What We Love About This Caramelized Onions for Burger Recipe

Jack Daniel’s is a Tennessee whiskey, so it absolutely is whiskey as well. It’s even in the name. Whiskey is just the broadest term for distilled grain that’s aged in oak barrels.

  • 20 Minute Meal: A quick meal that you can make on busy weekdays or weekends.
  • Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry or fridge.
  • Family Friendly: So much rich flavor that everyone will love.
  • Adaptable: Can make it low-carb, dairy free etc.
A closeup on the burger.

Ingredient Notes for Best Home Made Burgers

Hamburger, bacon, cheese and BBQ sauce.

Equipment Needed for Jack Daniels Sauce Recipe

How to Make Jack Daniels Burger

These are the basic steps for making fridays burger. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions, daily values and calorie breakdowns.

Burger patties with seasoning added.

STEP 1: BEEF MIXTURE

First, place the ground beef in a bowl and add burger seasoning blend and then stir 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 and then top each patty with a slice of cheese and all burgers to sit on the grill for a minute or two until melted.

STEP 3: TOP

Finally, remove from grill, place on bun and top each burger with caramelized onions, 2 slices of bacon and brush on Jack Daniels glaze.

burger patties cooking on the grill

Prep and Storage Tips for Caramelized Onions for Burger

HOW TO MAKE THIS JACK DANIEL GLAZE RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME

It is great to prep the glaze ahead of time, you can also make the burger patties ahead of time and store them in the fridge.

HOW TO STORE THIS JACK DANIELS BBQ SAUCE RECIPE

In an airtight container in the refrigerator this sauce can last up to two weeks.

HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE

You can also freeze for up to three months in an airtight container. 

HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE

Warm the burgers in a saucepan until warmed through or in the oven.

Frequently Asked Questions

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE HEALTHIER?

Skip the hamburger buns and use lettuce as a wrap. Loose a low calorie or low fat cheese.

CAN I SUBSTITUTE DIFFERENT PROTEIN?

Truly, try many different proteins such as salmon, turkey or shrimp burgers.

CAN THIS RECIPE BE DOUBLED OR HALVED?

Of course, you can adjust the recipe below to meet the needs of your family.

DOES THIS RECIPE CONTAIN ALCOHOL?

The alcohol burns off and evaporates during the cooking process. There may be trace elements left depending how long you cook it for but for all intent and purposes it is gone.

Jack Daniels Burger on a white plate.

Expert Tips for Making This tgi fridays Recipe

  • Add Vegetables: Remaining ingredients such as Lettuce, tomato, red onion or other favorites.
  • Sauce: Extra sauce can be used for dip for fries etc.
  • Variation tip: Blue cheese crumbles can also be used.
  • Alternate ingredient: Adjust the soy sauce or the pineapple juice to make the glaze sweeter or more umami.
  • Alternate cooking method tip: Air Fryer can be used to cook your hamburgers.

What to Serve with Jack Daniels Burger

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Jack Daniels Burger on a white plate.
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Jack Daniels Burger

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
This Jack Daniels Burger is perfection it has a  juicy ground sirloin, flavorful Jack Daniels glaze, melted Colby Jack cheese. Add your favorite toppings and it is so enticing.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the ground beef in a bowl and add burger seasoning blend.
  • Mix with hands until combined; form into 4 patties.
  • Grill patties over medium-high heat for 7-10 minutes or until desired doneness.
  • Top each patty with a slice of cheese and allow burger to sit on the grill for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts.
  • Remove from grill, place on bug and top each burger with caramelized onions, 2 slices of bacon and Jack Daniels glaze.

Expert Tips

 
  • Add Vegetables: Remaining ingredients such as Lettuce, tomato, red onion or other favorites.
  • Sauce: Extra sauce can be used for dip for fries etc.
  • Variation tip: Blue cheese crumbles can also be used.
  • Alternate ingredient: Adjust the soy sauce or the pineapple juice to make the glaze sweeter or more umami.
  • Alternate cooking method tip: Air Fryer can be used to cook your hamburgers.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 909kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 868mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 357IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 16mg
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American

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9 thoughts on “Jack Daniels Burger”

  1. 5 stars
    This burger could definitely come from a restaurant! Oh so good! From the glaze to the caramelized onions – its all so good!

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  2. Hi Christina, this is a great burger. I hope you’ll add it to the Food on Friday collection over at Carole’s Chatter – together with some of your other great burgers!

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