BBQ WESTERN BACON BEER CAN BURGER

BBQ Western Bacon Beer Can Burger image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 50m

Yield 4 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80/20)
1 unopened beer can
Cooking spray
12 slices aged yellow Cheddar
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup sauteed mushrooms
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 jalapeno, sliced thin on the bias
4 onion rolls, buttered and griddled

Steps:

Preheat a gas grill to medium heat (300 degrees F). Leave one side of the grill off for indirect heat.
Separate the ground chuck into 4 equal balls (about 6 ounces each). Wrap the beer can with aluminum foil and spray with a bit of cooking spray. Firmly press the bottom of the can into one of the balls, forming a "meat bowl." Gently slide out the can, then seal any cracks in the meat and make sure the sides of the bowl are even. Repeat with the remaining balls.
Place a slice of Cheddar in each meat bowl, followed by about a tablespoon of barbecue sauce, 1/4 cup of the sauteed mushrooms, some of the crispy crumbled bacon, 2 more slices of cheese and 4 jalapeno slices.
Place the burgers on the indirect heat side of the grill, close the lid and grill until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees F and the cheese is bubbly and gooey, 20 to 30 minutes.
Place the burgers on the onion rolls, eat and enjoy!