IRISH BURGER. IT’S THE CHEESE! You can turn any ground meat sandwich into an Irish burger with Dubliner, an Irish cheese produced in County Cork. Made from cow’s milk. Its texture is firm and smooth, with flavors that are nutty, sharp, and sweet. It is high in protein and calcium. The cheese melts nicely. Sold under the Kerry Gold label.The cheese was originally invented by John Lucey, who still keeps the secret recipe.It is recommended to serve your Dubliner Burgers with Cabernet or a pint of Guinness beer.
Enjoy this Dolan recipe for the best Irish Burger.Ingredients:Note: Amounts of seasonings listed are for four burgers. If you are preparing more burgers, increase accordingly..
- ½ pound ground chuck or ground round per burger
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Large burger buns
- Dubliner Cheese*
- lettuce leaves
- Beefsteak Tomato slices
- thin slices of red or white onion
- Options can include crispy onion rings, jalapeños or poblano peppers, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, and bacon.
Directions:Start with ground chuck or ground round. Best meat-to-fat ratio is 80/20 if you want tasty, juicy burgers. Make sure your grill is nice and hot. Pre-heat to about 400-450º. If you prefer ground turkey meat, that also works. Use about half a pound of ground meat for each burger. Before placing on your heated grill, place a little thumb dent in the middle of your patties and sprinkle desired seasonings on each burger.
Place on the grill, indent-side up. Close the grill lid and cook for 3-4 minutes (for medium rare). Bottom of the burger will be seared and juices accumulated on top of the burger. Then flip and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more. Burgers should reach 160 degrees F. Add your Irish cheese to burger tops a minute before removing from the grill. Let burgers rest a bit before placing on buns. Then add your lettuce, onions, and tomatoes.
Be sure you have a selection of sauces and condiments to choose from including ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, dressings like Thousand Island and Ranch; plus pickles and olives. Place patties on a plate and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving in a bun with toppings, and your favorite condiments like ketchup, mustard, BBQ Sauce, Thousand Island Dressing, Ranch Dressing or homemade sauce. Enjoy with one or more of our Irish salad recipes and Irish drinks.
