Irish Pub Burgers
These juicy Irish pub burgers are layered with cheddar, grilled onions, crispy bacon, and a zesty whiskey mayo, delivering classic pub flavor in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl for whisking aioli
- 1 Skillet for onions and/or burgers
- 1 Grill or second skillet if needed
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise homemade or store-bought
- 0.5 tablespoon Irish whiskey or lemon juice
- 1 small clove Garlic pressed or minced
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon Paprika add more if desired
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil for caramelizing onions
- 1 small Sweet yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 pound Ground beef 85% lean grass-fed
- 2 ounces Cheddar cheese grated or sliced
- 2 slices Thick-cut bacon cooked and folded
- 2 Hamburger buns
Instructions
Instructions
- Mix mayonnaise, Irish whiskey, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika in a small bowl. Chill until serving.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium. Add onion slices and cook, stirring, until caramelized (10-15 minutes).
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high. Form ground beef into 4 patties and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Grill patties 3-4 minutes per side. Add cheese just before they finish and cover to melt.
- Toast hamburger buns. Spread aioli, add burgers, caramelized onions, and bacon. Top with the bun.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
To keep non-alcoholic, substitute lemon juice for whiskey in the aioli. You can double this recipe easily for more servings.