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Irish Pub Burgers Recipe

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 hearty burgers 1x

Description

Get ready to savor a juicy, flavorful experience with this Irish Pub Burgers recipe—a pub classic you can easily recreate at home! Perfect for those looking for easy dinner ideas, quick comfort food, or hearty weekend meal recipes, this burger hits every note: smoky bacon, sharp Irish cheddar, savory pub sauce, and a buttery brioche bun. Each bite is dripping with rich flavor, making it a go-to choice for casual gatherings, backyard BBQs, or cozy nights in. This easy recipe combines the best of dinner ideas, comfort food recipes, and food ideas for a pub-style treat you won’t forget. Let the flavors and textures transport you straight to a lively Irish pub—no passport required!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Patties:

  • 1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

For Assembly:

  • 4 brioche buns
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 4 slices sharp Irish cheddar cheese
  • Lettuce leaves (optional)
  • Pickles (optional)

For the Pub Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp horseradish (optional)
  • 1 tsp honey (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Pub Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, Dijon, ketchup, smoked paprika, horseradish, and honey in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready.
  2. Cook the Bacon: Place bacon strips in a cold skillet, cook over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  3. Form the Patties: Gently mix beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Shape into 4 patties with a thumb indentation in the center.
  4. Cook the Patties: Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear patties for 3–4 minutes on each side. Add cheese after flipping.
  5. Toast the Buns: Butter the brioche buns lightly and toast until golden.
  6. Assemble the Burgers: Spread pub sauce on buns. Layer with lettuce (optional), patty, bacon, pickles (optional), and the top bun.
  7. Serve: Pair with pub fries, onion rings, or your favorite pub sides. Enjoy immediately!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

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