Ingredients
For the Burger:
1 pound ground beef, divided into four patties
salt and pepper to taste
big hamburger buns
onion, sliced and grilled
bell pepper, sliced and grilled
chives, chopped
For the Beer Sauce:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
3/4 cup beer
1/2 cup half and half
1 1/2 cups sharp cheese, grated
optional: 1 tablespoons horseradish
Instructions
For the Burger:
Salt and pepper patties to taste.
Grill the onion and bell pepper. Set aside.
Grill the burgers.
While the burgers are grilling make the beer cheese sauce.
Drizzle sauce over built burgers and sprinkle with chopped chives.
For the Beer Sauce:
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in flour and mustard powder; cook, stirring 2 to 3 minutes (do not brown).
Whisk in beer, bring to a simmer, then whisk in half and half.
Simmer, whisking, until thickened, 4 minutes.
Stir in grated sharp cheddar cheese.
Optional: Add horseradish.
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