Description
Flavor-packed beef burgers with a coffee-chili rub and a tangy, smoky homemade barbecue sauce.
Ingredients
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- For the Smoky BBQ Sauce:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- For the Coffee Rub:
- 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- For the Burgers:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
- 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
- Sliced cheddar cheese (optional)
- Lettuce, tomato, onion slices for serving
Instructions
- Make the smoky BBQ sauce: In a small saucepan, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make the coffee rub: In a small bowl, combine ground coffee, brown sugar, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir to mix well.
- Form the patties: Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape into patties about 3/4-inch thick. Press a slight indent in the center of each patty to prevent bulging during cooking. Sprinkle the coffee rub generously over both sides of each patty, pressing gently to adhere.
- Grill the burgers: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the patties for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium, or until desired doneness. In the last minute of grilling, top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese if using, and cover the grill to melt.
- Assemble: Toast the buns on the grill for about 1 minute. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, then the patty, then a generous drizzle of smoky BBQ sauce. Add tomato and onion slices as desired. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Fat: 32 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Protein: 34 g