Pimento Beer Cheese Burger

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Pimento burgers are a South Carolina specialty. I added some beer for better flavor and to man it up a bit.

Ready in: 35 mins

Ingredients

Makes: 4 burgers

• 1/2 cup pimento peppers, drained
• 1 pound shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup onion, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 cup beer
• 1 pound ground sirloin
• 1 tablespoon steak sauce
• 4 kaiser rolls, toasted
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 slices ripe Big Boy tomatoes

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 15 mins

1. Place first ten ingredients in a food processor and pulse until lightly blended. Add beer and process until smooth. Refrigerate while burgers are cooking.

2. In a medium bowl, mix sirloin and steak sauce. Shape into 4 patties.

3. Grill, broil or pan-fry burgers to desired level of doneness.

4. To assemble burgers, spread a layer of Pimento Beer Cheese on the bottom of each Kaiser roll. Top with burger patty. Add tomato and lettuce. Spoon a generous dollop of Pimento Beer Cheese on top of the lettuce. Top with roll top.