Espresso Rubbed Barbecued Burgers

Summary

• Difficulty:
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 to 1-1/4 lbs. ground beef
• 1 tsp. espresso powder or instant coffee powder
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. hickory brown sugar barbecue sauce
• 4 slices Sargento® Sliced Reduced Sodium Colby-Jack Cheese
• 4 hamburger buns, split
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 slices large tomato

Directions

1. Form meat into four patties 5 inches in diameter and about 1/3-inch thick. Combine espresso powder and pepper; sprinkle over both sides of patties.
2. Grill patties, covered, on preheated medium-hot grill, 4 to 5 minutes per side or until no longer pink in center. Brush barbecue sauce over patties; place cheese over patties. Place rolls, cut sides down, on grill. Continue to grill 1 minute or until cheese is melted and rolls are lightly toasted.
3. Serve patties in rolls with lettuce and tomato.

Tips

• Barbecue sauce and hamburger bun brands vary in sodium content. Our nutrition information is based on KC Masterpiece and S. Rosen's.