Pub Burger Recipe

This pub style burger is one you will make over and over. The thick ground beef cooked to perfection on the grill. Then topped with cheese, grilled onions, sauce and a pretzel bun.

Make this grilled beef recipe for a twist on your classic burger recipe. We have even made Juicy Lucy Burger, Pretzel Bun Burger and Chili Cheese Burger for another delicious burger recipes.

What are Pub Burgers?

Pub Burgers are traditionally serve as a thick burger served on a pretzel bun. The burger is made with half pound burger patties and served with your favorite toppings.

We love pretzel buns, but you can use other types of hamburger buns.

Ingredients 

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Substitutions and Additions

• Ground Beef – We used ground beef in this recipe but you can substitute with ground chuck.
• Onions – Feel free to substitute the sliced onions to what you prefer. We have made it with white onion, red onion and yellow onion.
• Add Bacon – Add strips of applewood bacon for the perfect flavor combination. Cook the bacon ahead of time to easily add to your burger.
• Avocado – I love making avocado burgers and this pub burger is delicious with the slice avocados.
• Additional Toppings – This burger is amazing topped cheddar and caramelized onions. But you can also add lettuce, tomato and more.
• Stovetop – If you prefer you make these burgers indoors. We recommend making them in a cast iron skillet for the best results.

How to Make Pub Burgers

For the Onions: 

• Step 1 – Melt Butter – Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
• Step 2 – Add Onions – Add the onions. 

• Step 3 – Cover and Cook – Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes. Stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft.

• Step 4 – Continue Cooking – Then uncover and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the excess liquid cooks off.  Deglaze the pan with the beer.  

For the Sauce: 

• Step 5 – Combine Sauce Ingredients – Mix together the sauce ingredients in a large bowl.  Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

How to Make the Burgers 

• Step 1 – Heat the Grill – Preheat a grill over medium heat (approximately 350-400 degrees F).
• Step 2 – Form Patties – Form the beef into 4 beef patties that are approximately ½ pound each.

• Step 3 – Place patties on grill – Place on the grill over direct heat. Season the large patties with salt, black pepper and garlic powder. 

• Step 4 – Cook – Cook for 5-6 minutes per side until the patties reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

• Step 5 – Top with Cheese – Place a slice of cheddar cheese on the patties for the last minute of the cooking time. Cook to melt the American cheese.

• Step 6 – Butter Bread – Butter the pretzel buns and place them on the grill. Toast for approximately 1 minute to toast the buns.

• Step 7 – Top with Sauce – Remove the buns. Spread the burger sauce on the buns. 

• Step 8 – Serve and Enjoy – Serve the patties on the buns topped with the caramelized onions and enjoy.

What to Serve with Pub Burgers?

Pub Burgers can be served by themselves or with one your favorite sides. Here are some of our favorites.

• French Fries
• Grilled Vegetables in Foil
• Side Salad
• See What to Serve with Burgers

How to Store Leftovers

Refrigerate the leftover patties and onions in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days.