Not Your Grandpa’s Burger

By Kassidy Clark, Marketing Manager

A mouth-watering grilled (or smoked!) cheeseburger with a secret sauce that might make you rethink your love for In N Out’s spread. Pairs beautifully with a Paso Zinfandel. We like ours with our 2020 Especial Zinfandel.

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes grilled, or 20 to 30 minutes smoked | Makes: 4 burgers

Wine Pairing

• Zinfandel: Peachy Canyon’s 2020 Especial

Ingredients

Burger

• 1 lbs. ground beef (or meat preference)
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. pepper
• 2 tbsp. mushroom powder
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• Optional, but highly suggested: 1/4 lbs. ground bacon (throw chopped bacon in your food processor to make ground bacon!)

Secret Sauce

• 1/4 cup mayo
• 1/4 cup yellow mustard
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp. maple syrup
• 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp. chopped Mezzetta Chili Peppers (if you don’t like heat, use pickles)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1 tbsp. lime zest

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients for the sauce. Set aside until ready to assemble.
2. In a separate bowl, combine meat and ground bacon if using and then fold in spices and Worcestershire sauce. Divide into thin patties.
3. Grill patties over medium-high heat to doneness preference. Smoke them at 225 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes depending on doneness preference.
4. Serve with a side of sweet potato fries.

Our Favorite Toppings

• Grilled or raw white onion or pickled red onion
• Avocado
• Tomatoes
• Shredded lettuce
• Cheese (whatever you like!)
• Dill Pickles
• Grilled mushrooms
• Jalapeños
• Brioche Buns
• Potato Buns
• Hawaiian Roll Buns

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is in the secret sauce?

Mayo, yellow mustard, ketchup, maple syrup, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chopped Mezzetta chili peppers, salt, pepper, and lime zest. Combine everything in a bowl and set it aside until you are ready to assemble the burgers. Swap pickles for the chili peppers if you do not want heat.

How long do you smoke burgers at 225 degrees?

Twenty to thirty minutes, depending on how done you like them. You can also grill these patties over medium-high heat instead.

What wine pairs with a cheeseburger?

A Paso Robles Zinfandel. Peachy Canyon’s 2020 Especial has the fruit and structure to stand up to a rich patty, bacon, and a tangy sauce.