Pepper Jack Stuffed Burgers with Bourbon Caramelized Onions
These huge half pound stuffed burgers are filled with spicy pepper jack cheese and topped with sweet bourbon caramelized onions.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
For the burgers:
- 2 pounds ground beef or venison
- ½ cup grated Pepper Jacks cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the bourbon caramelized onions:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Half a medium onion very thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¼ cup bourbon
- 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
For the burgers:
- Divide the burger meat into eight equal portions.
- Form a patty from each portion, about four inches in diameter and about ½ inch thick.
- Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of grated cheese in the middle of four patties, leaving about ¼ margin around the outside.
- Place one of the remaining four patties on top of a patty with cheese. Gently press the meat together so that it forms a single patty.
- Preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Grill burger for approximately 15 mintues, flipping about halfway through, until burger reaches desired doneness.
- Top with bourbon carmelized onions.
For the onions:
- In a medium skillet, heat butter over medium high heat. Add the onions, reduce heat to medium, and sauté until they begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
- Add the salt and sugar and continue to sauté for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Slowly pour in the bourbon and add the mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Cover pot, reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.