Jalapeno Cheeseburgers with Bacon and Grilled Onion
What you need:
Glaze:
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp. ketchup
1 tsp. instant coffee granules
2 tsp. brown sugar
3 Tbsp. butter
Burgers:
2 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne
Sliced Vermont sharp white cheddar cheese
Onion, sliced in rings and grilled
Bacon, cooked
Hamburger buns, toasted, if you like
Lettuce or spinach
Additional toppings and condiments
Directions:
Mix together ground beef, onion, parsley, Worcestershire, jalapeno, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Cover and chill for an hour or so. Form into eight patties.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix together corn syrup, Worcestershire, ketchup, coffee granules, and brown sugar until coffee dissolves. Whisk in butter and season with salt and pepper to taste. *If desired, set aside some sauce for serving with burgers.
Preheat your grill or skillet. Grill burgers basting with glaze. Flip and baste again. Cook until done. Add cheese and let it melt before removing from grill.
Serve burgers with lettuce/spinach, bacon, onion, and any additional toppings and condiments.