Ingredients
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3 tbsp Butter
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¼ cup Bourbon
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2 sweet Onion
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1 tbsp Sugar
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1 tsp Salt
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½ tsp Black Pepper
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2 pounds 80% ground Beef
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3 tbsp Bourbon
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2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
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1½ tsp ground Cumin
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1¼ tsp ground Oregano
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1¼ tsp table Salt
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1 tsp fresh ground Black Pepper
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6 slices smoked Provolone Cheese
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6 Hamburger Buns
Directions
Burgers cooked on the grill, seasoned with bourbon-infused onions and gooey melted cheese are for the grown-ups only!
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Over moderate heat, in a large frying pan or skillet, melt the butter. |
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Add the ¼ cup of bourbon followed by the onions, sugar, salt, and pepper. |
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Cook while occasionally stirring until the onions are lightly browned and softened, this will take approximately 20 minutes. |
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In the meantime, add the ground beef to a bowl, along with 3 tablespoons of bourbon, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, oregano, table salt, and black pepper. |
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Using clean hand, form the mixture into six evenly sized patties. |
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Preheat your grill and scrape the grill grates clean. |
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Place the patties on the grill and sear over high heat before slipping the burgers to finish cooking on the other side, over low heat. |
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Cook the burger until an internal thermometer registers 145 degrees F for medium rare of alternatively 160 degrees F medium. |
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Lay a slice of cheese over each burger and cook for 60 seconds to melt. |
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Arrange a burger on the bottom half of each bun. |
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Spoon the caramelized onions on top of the burgers along with some torn lettuce. Top with the other half of the bun and enjoy. |
