Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 1/3 pounds ground beef (80 - 85 % lean)
  • 1 T. finely ground coffee
  • 2 t. light brown sugar
  • 1 t. cumin
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1/2 t. paprika
  • 1/2 t. thyme
  • 1/2 t. black pepper
  • 1 T. butter
  • 1/4 c. your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 2 T. chipotle sauce
  • 8 thin slices provolone cheese
  • 8 leaves of red leaf lettuce
  • 4 brioche buns

Instruction

  • Form four 1/3 pound burgers. Heat oven to 250 degrees.
  • Mix together the coffee, brown sugar, cumin, salt, paprika, thyme and black pepper. Evenly rub the outside of all four burgers with the coffee rub.
  • Place the burgers in a non-stick, oven safe skillet and bake for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature is 155 degrees.
  • Remove the burgers to a plate.
  • Place the same skillet over medium high heat on the stove top and melt one tablespoon of butter in it.
  • Return the burgers to the skillet and sear on one side for 1 minute.
  • Flip the burgers over and sear on the second side for an additional minute.
  • Mix together the BBQ sauce and chipotle.
  • Top each burger with two slices of provolone cheese and serve them on the brioche buns with the lettuce and chipotle BBQ sauce.