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Coffee Rubbed Burger Recipe

OMG this Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce is Awesome!
Servings 4 Serves

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp. Butter
  • 1/2 Onion, Diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • 1/2 Cup Ketchup
  • 1-1/2 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • 6 oz. Dr. Pepper
  • 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2-1/2 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp. Chili Powder
  • 3 Tbsp. Brewed Coffee
  • Salt
  • Pepper

COFFE RUB

  • 1-1/2 Tbsp. Coffee Grounds
  • 1/2 Tbsp. Paprika
  • 1/2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Tbsp. Onion Powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 Tbsp. Coriander
  • Salt
  • Pepper

BURGERS

  • 2 lb. Ground Beef
  • 2 Tbsp. Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce
  • 8 Bacon Slices
  • 4 Buns ( I used Pretzel)
  • Any Toppings you want.

Instructions
 

  • Combine coffee rub seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and mix together with a fork. Set aside.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan. Add onion and garlic and sauté until soft and translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add remaining sauce ingredients, stir to combine. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until sauce has thickened.
  • Pour sauce into blender or food processor and puree. Set aside to cool.
  • To a mixing bowl, add ground beef, salt, pepper and 2 Tbsp cooled bbq sauce. Mix well with your hands. Divide into 4 equal sections. Each burger will be 1/2 pound.
  • Rub coffee rub seasoning mix over both sides of each burger.
  • Heat a large skillet, add a small pat of butter and toast the buns. Remove from pan to cool.
  • Add 1 Tbsp butter to skillet and add burgers. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, until burger is cooked to desired doneness.
  • Spread BBQ sauce over both sides of the bun, layer lettuce, burger, bacon, then add the top bun.

Notes

By Tony Rican
Adapted from Average Guy Gourmet