Signature Cheeseburger Recipe
An all American classic. American cheese, beer braised onions, and tap house sauce.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Beer Braised Onions
Tap House Sauce
Assembly
Method
Burger Patty Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Burger Patty
In a bowl, combine ground beef with salt and black pepper. Mix gently and form into two equal patties (about ½ pound each). Make a small indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
- 2
Beer Braised Onions Preparation
- 3
- 4
Add Beer
Pour in the beer, bringing it to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and caramelized.
Tap House Sauce Preparation
- 5
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix well until smooth and set aside.
Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Cheeseburger
Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster. Spread a generous amount of tap house sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Place a lettuce leaf followed by the burger patty with melted cheese. Top with beer-braised onions and tomato slices. Finish with the top half of the bun.