Categories: Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
- 3 tbsp finely grated white onion (grated over a bowl to catch the juices)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire
- Salt and pepper
- Olive or canola oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup lager beer
- 1 tsp Dijon
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 8 oz. shredded sharp yellow cheddar
- Pretzel buns, split and warmed
- Toppings:
- Grainy mustard
- Dill pickle chips
- Chopped white onion
- Watercress sprigs
Directions
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Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high.
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In a medium bowl, mix the beef, grated onion and Worcestershire; season with salt and pepper. Form 4 large patties. Drizzle the patties with the oil. Cook for 8 minutes, turning occasionally.
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Meanwhile, heat a medium saucepan over medium; add the butter. When it melts, whisk in the flour. Gradually whisk in the milk and season with salt. Cook, whisking often, until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes; slowly whisk in the beer. Add the Dijon, granulated garlic and cayenne. Reduce the heat to low, then add the cheese, a handful at a time, whisking to melt between additions.
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Build the burgers by spreading the bun bottoms with the grainy Dijon, then top with some pickles and chopped onion. Top with a few sprigs of watercress, the patties, some cheese sauce and the bun tops.