Irish Pub Burgers
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Craving a delicious pub-style burger? You don’t have to go out to enjoy one! This mouthwatering meal is made with juicy ground beef patties, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and topped off with a flavorful whiskey aioli.
All of these ingredients are nestled between two soft and fluffy buns for the perfect bite. In just a few simple steps, you’ll be enjoying your very own homemade Irish Pub Burger in no time!
Check out this Irish Pub Food page for even more delicious Irish food and cocktail recipes.
My dad was in town a couple of weeks ago and we ended up in an Irish pub for lunch. Not that I am complaining, it gives me great recipe ideas! These Irish Pub Burgers are inspired by the ones on the menu and you are going to love them!
What you will need to make this recipe
- 85% ground chuck – half a pound per person per the menu description
- Irish cheddar cheese – I went with regular sharp cheddar because that is all that was available
- Grilled onions – thinly sliced yellow onion
- Irish Whiskey aioli – Jameson mixed with mayonnaise and garlic, nice and simple
- Irish rashers, aka thick cut bacon – again, I live in the desert not Europe
- Hamburger bun of your choice – I used pretzel buns because they looked really pretty
Be sure to check out the detailed printable recipe card below
How to make Irish Pub Burgers with Whiskey Aioli
To make the whiskey aioli:
Mix mayonnaise, whiskey, garlic, salt, pepper and paprika together in a small bowl.
Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
To caramelize the onions:
Heat one Tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally until golden brown…about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Optional: I added one Tablespoon of butter half-way through for added flavor.
To make the burgers:
Form ground beef into patties and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium heat until no pink remains. Place cheese on top of burgers and allow to melt.
To assemble the burgers:
Place a cheeseburger patty on the bottom bun. Add the bacon and grilled onions. Drizzle with the whiskey aioli and top with bun.
Lettuce and tomato are optional, lol. OMG, these burgers are amazing!!! They are HUGE, but totally amazing. These are the kind of burgers that you serve to impress your friends!!
Recipe Notes
- Yes you can make the aioli without the whiskey! Substitute lemon juice for the whiskey.
- You can use Homemade mayonnaise or store-bought.
- Any type of burger bun will work, Homemade or store-bought.
- I used one, small onion for two burgers. The smaller onions have smaller rings that are easier to eat.
- This recipe is very easy to double or triple!
- For a smokier flavor, use smoked paprika. For a spicier flavor, substitute cayenne pepper.
More delicious burger recipes:
- Classic Diner Burger – the burger from the 50’s
- Bistro Burger with bacon and aioli
- Cowboy Burgers with barbecue sauce and onion rings
- Santa Fe Burgers with jalapenos, pepper jack cheese, guacamole, and a delicious adobo sauce
- California Burgers with guacamole and bacon
- Frisco Burgers on grilled sourdough
- Whiskey Burgers with caramelized onions and mushrooms
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Enjoy!!
Irish Pub Burgers
Ingredients
Whiskey Aioli
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise homemade or store-bought
- 0.5 tablespoon Irish whiskey I used Jameson – substitute lemon juice if desired
- 1 small clove garlic pressed or finely minced
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- 0.13 teaspoon paprika 1/8th tsp. or add more to taste
Grilled Onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small sweet, yellow onion thinly sliced
Burgers
- 1 pound ground beef I used 85% grass-fed
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese grated or sliced
- 2 slices thick-cut bacon cooked and cut in half, or folded in half
- 2 hamburger buns
Instructions
For the Aioli
- Mix mayonnaise, whiskey, garlic, salt, pepper and paprika together in a small bowl. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
For the Grilled Onions
- Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally until golden brown…about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Optional: I added one tablespoon of butter half-way through for added flavor.
For the Burgers
- Form ground beef into patties and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium heat until no pink remains. Place cheese on top of burgers and allow to melt.
- Place a cheeseburger patty on the bottom bun. Add the bacon and grilled onions. Drizzle with the whiskey aioli and top with bun.
Notes
- Yes you can make the aioli without the whiskey! Substitute lemon juice for the whiskey.
- You can use Homemade mayonnaise or store-bought.
- Any type of burger bun will work, Homemade or store-bought.
- I used one, small onion for two burgers. The smaller onions have smaller rings that are easier to eat.
- This recipe is very easy to double or triple!
- For a smokier flavor, use smoked paprika. For a spicier flavor, substitute cayenne pepper.
