Grilled Backyard Beer Burgers

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 1/4 cup regular or nonalcoholic beer
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 6 rye or whole wheat hamburger buns, split
  • Ketchup, if desired
  • Pickle planks, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except buns, ketchup and pickles. Shape mixture into 6 patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
  • 2
    Place patties on grill rack over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F. Add buns, cut sides down, for last 4 minutes of grilling or until toasted.
  • 3
    Top burgers with ketchup and pickle planks; serve on buns.

  • For Burgundy Burgers, substitute 1/4 cup Burgundy wine for the beer!
  • Avoid pressing down on a hamburger patty while it's cooking--you'll squeeze out much of the flavorful juices!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
310
Calories from Fat
130
Total Fat
14g
22%
Saturated Fat
5g
25%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
70mg
23%
Sodium
860mg
36%
Potassium
330mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
2g
Protein
24g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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