Coffee and burgers are not your everyday combination, but you’ll be surprised at the depth and complexity that freshly ground beans deliver when combined with brown sugar, pepper, coriander, and oregano. Bacon, along with the smoked cheese, is added to the patties while they finish up on the grill. Spoon on the Texas Barbecue Sauce, and crack open a brew.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
FOR COFFEE RUB
FOR BURGERS
Preparation
MAKE COFFEE RUB
Step 1
Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl.
MAKE BURGERS
Step 2
Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Break in half. Gently mix the chuck and sirloin in a large bowl. Form the meat into 8 patties, each 3 1/2 to 4 inches in diameter and 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick. Using your thumb, make a slight indentation in the center of each burger.
Step 3
Prepare the grill to medium-high heat. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon coffee rub on the top side of each burger. Place the burgers rub side down on the grill rack. Grill until slightly charred, about 4 minutes; turn.
Step 4
Place 2 bacon halves atop each burger. Cook 3 minutes.
Step 5
Top each burger with 1 cheese slice. Cover grill and cook until the cheese melts, about 1 minute longer.
Step 6
Place the burgers atop the bottom halves of the buns. Top with the onion and tomato slices. Spoon a dollop of barbecue sauce over and cover with bun tops. Serve, passing additional sauce alongside.
DO AHEAD
Step 7
The COFFEE RUB can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
Step 8
The BACON can be cooked and the BURGERS can be formed 8 hours ahead. Cover separately and chill.
