COFFEE RUBBED BURGERS WITH DR PEPPER BBQ SAUCE

Sometimes… you just need a big, juicy, flavorful burger!!  Especially one like this… that coffee rub is crazy good, and then the Dr Pepper BBQ sauce… o. m. g.  There’s coffee in the rub and a little bit in the sauce… sooooo does that mean that I can technically call this a breakfast food?  I say, sure! Because once you taste this burger, you’re going to want it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and maybe in the middle of the night 😉

These burgers are great anytime, for any occasion, but they’re especially perfect for tailgating or a tailgate-themed party while you watch some great college football!  To me, Fall means football… and football means tailgating food.  I grew up watching football with my Dad, cheering on our favorite team… so football is nostalgic for me, and I look forward to sharing those experiences with my own kids as they grow up 🙂
If you’re taking these burgers to the stadium for some tailgating, you could easily make these into slider-size burgers if you’d like. I just like a BIG burger 🙂

INGREDIENTS
COFFEE RUB SEASONING MIX:

• 1.5 Tbsp ground coffee
• 1/2 Tbsp salt
• 1/2 Tbsp paprika
• 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 Tbsp pepper
• 1/2 Tbsp onion powder
• 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
• 1/4 Tbsp coriander
• DR PEPPER BBQ SAUCE:
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1/2 yellow onion diced
• 3 cloves garlic roughly minced
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 6 oz Dr Pepper
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
• 1 tsp ancho chile powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 3 Tbsp brewed coffee
• BURGERS:
• 2 lbs Angus ground beef 85/15
• 2 Tbsp Dr Pepper BBQ sauce
• salt and pepper
• Pretzel buns
• Arugula lettuce
• 8 slices peppered bacon
• 2 Tbsp butter

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine cffee rub seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and mix together with a fork. Set aside.
2. Melt butter over MED heat in a saucepan. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
3. Add remaining sauce ingredients, stir to combine. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until sauce has thickened.
4. Pour sauce into blender or food processor and puree. Set aside to cool.
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for full instruction please see : www.thechunkychef.com

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