s COFFEE RUBBED CHEESEBURGERS WITH TEXAS BARBECUE SAUCE ***** s   



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Instructions
Instructions:
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7-8-2009 excellent, used reg 80% ground beef and hickory smoked bacon
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Freshly ground coffee adds a depth to the spice rub and brings out the
flavor of the meat. Be sure to keep the rub recipe handy. The spice
rub would also be great on steaks and chicken.
Yield: Makes 8
ingredients
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:
8 slices red onion
8 slices tomato
Texas Barbecue Sauce
preparation
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).

Test-kitchen tip:
Making a small indentation in the center of the patty before cooking
ensures a nice, flat burger.
Notes:

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