The Coffee Burger Recipes

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.
• Form hamburger patties.
• Cook on the hot grill or under broiler.
• Place on bun with your favorite fixin's.

Steps:

• Split ground beef in half making 2 (1-pound) patties. Place both patties on grill and cook through. Usually takes more than 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place three slices of cheese on top of the finished burgers on a regular sized bun.

Steps:

• Split ground beef in half making two (1-pound) patties. Place both patties on grill and cook through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add cheese during last 5 minutes of cooking. Place finished burgers on a regular sized bun.

Steps:

• 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).