COFFEE-RUBBED CHEESEBURGERS WITH TEXAS BARBECUE SAUCE

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Provided by Fred Thompson

Categories     Coffee     Fourth of July     Father's Day     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Gouda     Ground Beef     Bacon     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

Coffee rub:
1 tablespoon freshly ground coffee
2 teaspoons (packed) golden brown sugar
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Burgers:
8 slices applewood-smoked bacon
1 pound ground chuck (preferably grass-fed)
1 pound ground sirloin (preferably grass-fed)
8 slices smoked provolone, smoked caciocavallo, or smoked Gouda cheese (about 8 ounces)
8 potato-bread hamburger buns
Toppings:
8 slices red onion
8 slices tomato
Texas Barbecue Sauce

Steps:

  • For coffee rub:
  • Mix all ingredients in small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
  • For burgers:
  • Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Break in half. Gently mix chuck and sirloin in large bowl. Form meat into 8 patties, each 3 1/2 to 4 inches in diameter and 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick. Using thumb, make slight indentation in center of each burger. DO AHEAD: Burgers and bacon can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover separately and chill.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Sprinkle 1 teaspoon coffee rub on top side of each burger. Place burgers, rub side down, on grill rack. Grill until slightly charred, about 4 minutes; turn.
  • Place 2 bacon slice halves atop each burger. Cook 3 minutes.
  • Top each with 1 cheese slice. Cover and cook until cheese melts, about 1 minute longer. Place burgers atop bottom halves of buns. Top with onion slices and tomato slices. Spoon dollop of Texas Barbecue Sauce over. Cover with bun tops and serve, passing additional sauce alongside.
  • What to drink:
  • Beer is a natural pairing for a burger. Keep the southern theme going by pouring a Texas brew. We like the caramel sweetness and mild hoppy flavor of Shiner Bock ($8 per six-pack).

Areyen Xeetree
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I thought these burgers were just okay. The coffee rub was a bit too strong for me, and the Texas barbecue sauce was a little too sweet. I might try making them again with a different rub and sauce.


Madalyn Arntz
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These burgers were a little too smoky for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best cheeseburgers he's ever had.


Esther Danladi
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These burgers were easy to make and turned out great! The coffee rub added a nice flavor, and the Texas barbecue sauce was tangy and sweet. I served them with onion rings and coleslaw, and they were a hit with my family.


Ewura Esi
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I'm a big fan of cheeseburgers, and these were some of the best I've ever had. The coffee rub was amazing, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making these again.


Smtarif Islam
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These burgers were delicious! The coffee rub gave them a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. The Texas barbecue sauce was also very good. I served them with sweet potato fries, and they were a perfect meal.


Dudamari Jhapa
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I thought these burgers were just okay. The coffee rub was a bit too strong for me, and the Texas barbecue sauce was a little too sweet. I might try making them again with a different rub and sauce.


Shimul Khan
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These burgers were a little too smoky for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best cheeseburgers he's ever had.


Malan Perera
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I love coffee-rubbed anything, so I knew I had to try these cheeseburgers. I was not disappointed! The coffee rub was perfect, and the cheese was melted to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.


Sakib Mina
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These burgers were easy to make and turned out great! The coffee rub added a nice depth of flavor, and the Texas barbecue sauce was tangy and sweet. I served them with onion rings and coleslaw, and they were a hit with my family.


atwar sikder
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I'm not usually a fan of cheeseburgers, but these were amazing! The coffee rub was so flavorful, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I'll definitely be making these again.


Bryan Hadder
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These coffee-rubbed cheeseburgers were a hit at my last barbecue! The coffee rub gave the burgers a delicious smoky flavor, and the Texas barbecue sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again.