Enjoy the ultimate burger experience with this Beer Can Bacon Burger recipe! Made with onions and jalapenos cooked in beer and stuffed with a blend of cheddar and pepper jack cheese, this delicious burger is sure to be the highlight of your summer cookouts. Grill it up today and make memorable moments with friends and family
Category
Entree
Cuisine
American
Servings
2
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Calories
1294
Satisfy your hunger with this recipe for a Beer Can Bacon Burger! This delicious creation features onions and jalapenos simmered in beer, bacon and stuffed with cheddar cheese, and pepper jack cheese to take your taste buds on a mouthwatering adventure.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
- 2 slices bacon
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced thin
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
- 1 tbsp favorite BBQ rub
- 1/2 cup beer
- 2 oz shredded cheddar
- 2 oz shredded pepper jack
- 2 ciabatta buns (or other hefty bun)
- iceberg lettuce, shredded
Directions
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter in the skillet. Add the onions, jalapeño, beer and BBQ rub. Cook until liquid is gone and veggies are softened.
- Preheat your grill to 275°F. Form two (1/2 lb) balls with the 80/20 ground beef. Press a beer can into the center of the ball and form a sort of bowl around the bottom of the can. Remove the can from the meat. Season the beef with BBQ rub. Wrap sides of the bowl with the reserved slices of bacon.
- Add the onions and jalapeños to the inside of the “bowl,” filling 2/3 full. Top with the shredded cheeses.
- Smoke the burger until the internal temperature reaches 140°F, about 1 hour. Turn the temperature up to 500°F and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. While the burger smokes you can toast your ciabatta buns. Serve the burger dressed with the lettuce and your favorite condiments.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 19.42 oz
- per serving
- Calories
- 1294
Amount/Serving
% Daily Value
- Carbs
- 39 grams
- Protein
- 81 grams
- Fat
- 81 grams
- Sodium
- 2499 milligrams
