This Beer Bratwurst and Onions Burger is a delicious twist on the classic bratwurst sandwich. The bratwursts are simmered in beer for extra flavor and then grilled to perfection. Topped with caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, lettuce, and tomato, these burgers are a savory delight with a touch of beer-infused goodness.

Ingredients: 4 bratwurst sausages. 1 cup beer. 2 large onions, thinly sliced. 4 burger buns. 1/4 cup mayonnaise. 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard. 4 slices Swiss cheese. 4 lettuce leaves. 4 slices tomato. Salt and pepper, to taste.

Instructions: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. In a saucepan, combine the beer and bratwurst sausages. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the bratwursts from the beer and set aside. In a separate pan, saut the thinly sliced onions in a bit of oil over medium heat until caramelized, about 15 minutes. Set aside. Grill the bratwurst sausages on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until they are cooked through and have grill marks, about 8-10 minutes. While the sausages are grilling, toast the burger buns on the grill until lightly browned. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard together. Assemble the burgers: Spread the mayo-mustard mixture on the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Place a lettuce leaf on top, followed by a slice of tomato. Add a grilled bratwurst sausage to each burger, top with caramelized onions and a slice of Swiss cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Close the burgers with the top halves of the buns. Serve hot with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

The Stout Patty Melt is a mouthwatering burger featuring a juicy beef patty infused with the rich flavors of stout beer, topped with Swiss cheese and caramelized onions, all sandwiched between slices of toasted rye bread. It's a hearty and satisfying burger that's perfect for burger lovers and beer enthusiasts alike.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1/2 cup stout beer. 1 large onion, thinly sliced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 4 slices rye bread. 4 slices Swiss cheese. 4 tablespoons butter. Salt and pepper to taste. Thousand Island dressing for serving.

Instructions: Put the ground beef, stout beer, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Combine well by mixing. Make 4 patties of the same size out of the beef mixture. Set the pan on medium-high heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter in it. It will take about 10 to 15 minutes of cooking after adding the sliced onions until the onions turn caramelized. Take it out of the pan and set it aside. Add the last 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet and cook the beef patties until they are done the way you like them. For medium-rare, this will take about 4 to 5 minutes per side. In the last minute of cooking, cover the pan and put a slice of Swiss cheese on top of each patty. This will melt the cheese. Slice the rye bread and toast it in a toaster or a separate pan until it gets a little brown. For the patty melts, put a toasted rye bread slice with a beef patty and melted cheese on top of it. Then add caramelized onions on top of the patty and cheese and cover it with another rye bread slice. Put Thousand Island dressing on the side so you can dip the fries in it. Serve hot. Have fun with your tasty Stout Patty Melt!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Source: Roscoe Thomas