Guinness burgers with bacon and Irish cheddar are the perfect burger for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Infusing the beef patties with Guinness and topping them with slightly sweet Irish cheddar and salty, smoky bacon take these to the next level.

You can’t deny that St. Patty’s Day means two things:

First, that winter is almost over so the days of polar vortexes are numbered.

And second it gives us a great excuse to add Guinness to everything like these burgers

So let’s talk about this Guinness burger.

Obviously we have the Guinness with its very distinct, slightly sweet, bitter, milky flavor.

You can say lots of things about Guinness but you can not say it is a subtle beer.

But don’t let that stop you from using it in cooking since cooking mellows it and lets it blend into the background of whatever you are making.

In these burgers, it just adds a depth of flavor that you wouldn’t get from just the beef alone and compliments the flavors from the dijon, onion, and garlic.

Plus the bit of extra moisture from the beer makes these burgers insanely juicy.

The result? The most perfect Guinness burgers loaded with bacon and Irish cheddar that would be the highlight of any St. Patrick’s Day menu.

Ingredients

To make these you’ll need:

Ground beef– You could substitute with ground chicken or ground turkey if you prefer.
Seasoning– Minced white onion, minced garlic, and salt and pepper
Mustard– Dijon
Guinness– The key to these burgers!
Olive oil– Don’t substitute a different oil. You want the flavor from the olive oil.
Cheese– An aged Irish cheddar cheese like Kerrygold.
Bacon– Thick cut bacon cooked nice and crispy.
English muffins– Sliced and toasted

How to Make

Making these Guinness burgers is very similar to making other burgers.

To do it, add the ground beef, seasoning, mustard, beer, olive oil and salt and pepper to a large mixing bowl.

Mix everything together with your hands just until evenly combined.

Divide the meat mixture into fourths and make them into patties.

Put the patties in a pan and cover the pan with plastic wrap.

Refrigerate the burgers for an hour to let the flavors come together.

Heat an oiled cast iron skillet over medium high heat.

Cook the patties, flipping as needed until lightly charred on the outside and cooked to your preferred level of doneness.

Remove the skillet from heat, and top them with sliced cheese.

Let the patties rest just until the cheese has begun to melt.

Transfer the patties to the English muffins, top with bacon, and any other desired toppings.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Topping Ideas

You can top these with your favorite burger toppings, but there are a few that particularly bring out the Guinness flavor.

I like to top them with:

Dijon or stone ground mustard
sliced yellow or red onion- griddle them if you want!
pickles

Storing leftovers

Store leftover burger patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat them in a warm oven until heated through.

Avoid microwaving them to keep the burgers tender.

How Long to Cook Burgers on the Stove

The cook time will vary by how done you like the meat but a good rule of thumb is:

2.5 minutes per side for medium rare
3 to 3.5 minutes per side for medium
4 to 4.5 minutes per side for well done

Tips and Tricks

Don’t over mix the burger meat to keep it from getting tough.
Try not to disturb the burgers while they cook before you flip them. This helps the outside caramelize.
Make sure the cast iron skillet is hot before adding the patties to help them sear.
To melt the cheese faster, remove the skillet from the heat but put a cover on skillet.

Other Burger Recipes

These Guinness burgers with bacon and Irish cheddar are a must make around St. Patrick’s Day and really anytime.

Make them and enjoy!

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Guinness Bacon Irish Cheddar Cheeseburgers

5 from 3 votes

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Course: Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course, Sandwich

Cuisine: American, Irish

Prep Time: 1

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 1 10

Servings:

Calories: 817kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp minced white onion
1 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup Guinness beer
1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt & pepper, to taste
extra virgin olive oil
4 slices aged Irish cheddar, such as Kerrygold
8 sliced thick cut bacon, cooked crisp
4 English muffins, sliced & toasted

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Instructions

Add the ingredients, ground beef through salt & pepper, to a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to mix everything together, JUST until evenly combined.
Form the meat mixture into 4 patties or easy size, and transfer them to a pan. Use syran wrap to cover the pan, and refrigerate the patties for an hour.
Lightly oil a cast iron skillet, and heat over medium high heat. Cook the patties, flipping as needed until lightly charred on the outside and cooked to your preferred level of 'done'.
Remove the skillet from heat, and add sliced cheese. Let the patties rest just until the cheese has begun to melt.
Transfer the patties to the English muffins, top with bacon, and any other desired toppings- serve immediately.

Notes

Don't over mix the burger meat to keep it from getting tough.
Try not to disturb the burgers while they cook before you flip them. This helps the outside caramelize.
Make sure the cast iron skillet is hot before adding the patties to help them sear.
To melt the cheese faster, remove the skillet from the heat but put a cover on skillet.