LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Bacon, beef and beer are a great combination. They're an even better mix to add flavor to your Superbowl party. The Kentucky Beef Council's Caitlin Swartz shares a maple bacon beer burger recipe that makes great sliders to serve during the game.
Maple Bacon Beer Burger
Total Recipe Time: 20 to 25 minutes
Makes 4 servings
1 pound Ground Beef
1/4 cup beer
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
4 slices reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
4 extra-thick slices Maplewood smoked bacon, cut in half, cooked crisp
Combine Ground Beef, beer and Worcestershire sauce in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties.
Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.
Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 7 to 9 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally.
About 2 minutes before burgers are done, place buns, cut-side down, on grid.
Grill until lightly toasted.
During last minute of grilling, top each burger with cheese.
Place burgers on bottom of buns; top with bacon slices. Close sandwiches.
Test Kitchen Tips : Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.
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