Beer Burgers

I've got an incredible marinade recipe that uses Shiner Bock beer.   While making burgers one day, I decided to add some to the ground beef and came up with this gem of a recipe.   With blue cheese, shallots and the marinade, you get a beautiful burger that is juicy and moist.  Of course, the marinade goes well with almost very protein!

Beer Burgers

Ingredients:

• 1/2 C Bock Beer Marinade (see below)
• 2 lbs. ground chuck (80/20)
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1/2 C blue cheese, crumbled
• salt and pepper

Bock Beer Marinade ingredients:

• 1 bottle Shiner Bock beer
• 1/3 C dark brown sugar
• 3 T soy sauce
• 3 T Worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 C pineapple juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 T molasses
• 1 T fresh ginger, grated
• salt and pepper

Mix all the ingredients together.  I like to put it into a large mason jar, shake it to use, then keep the remained in the refrigerator.   Just watch for the carbonation!

Directions:   Combine beef with 1/2 C Bock Beer Marinade, shallots and blue cheese.   Mix with hand to incorporate.   Form into 6 equal patties, salt and pepper and grill to desired doneness.   I always butter the buns and mark on the grill.   Add your favorite fixings for a great burger!