Beer Cheese Sauce Burger

This burger unites the best traditions of classic beer snacks. A thick, creamy sauce made from cheddar cheese and beer richly coats the meat, while the sweetness of the caramelised onion counterbalances the bitter notes of the beer. The perfect choice for watching the match with friends.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 820 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Pub Food

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small saucepan: For preparing the cheese sauce.
  • Whisk: For a lump-free sauce.
  • Frying pan: For frying the meat and onion.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Slice the red onion thinly. In a pan, fry slowly in a little oil over low heat until dark brown and sticky. Salt slightly.

Tip: The salt helps draw water out of the onion, so the sugars within caramelise faster.
2

Prepare the sauce: heat the beer and cream together in a small saucepan. When steaming, reduce the heat to minimum and stir in the grated cheese and crushed garlic in batches until you get a smooth cream.

Tip: Important: do not boil the sauce, as the cheese may separate and become grainy. (Breaking of the emulsion).
3

Mix the minced meat with salt and pepper, form 4 patties, and fry in a hot pan for 3-4 minutes per side.

Tip: Rest the meat for 2-3 minutes after frying so the juices can settle.
4

Toast the buns. Assemble: bun bottom, lettuce, meat patty, generous beer cheese sauce, caramelised onion, bun top.

Tip: Pour the cheese sauce on immediately before serving while it is still runny and hot.

Recipe FAQ

What beer should I use?
A good quality lager or ale is best. Too bitter IPAs can dominate the taste, while stouts might make it too sweet.
What should I do if the sauce thickens?
Add a little more beer or cream and reheat slowly.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Beef mince
  • 100 ml Light beer (Lager)
  • 150 g Cheddar cheese (grated)
  • 50 ml Cream
  • 1 clove Garlic (crushed)
  • 1 Red onion
  • 4 Burger buns
  • 100 g Iceberg lettuce
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 30 ml Olive oil