Mesquite Peppercorn Lager Onion Jam Burger Sliders

Chef Tony Reed

Servings

1-3

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Cuisine

American

Category

Easy

Sunday sliders get the beerified treatment with these Mesquite Peppercorn Lager Onion Jam Burger Sliders - perfect for game day grub. Watch the recipe video below! 


Mesquite Peppercorn Lager Onion Jam Burger Sliders

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Ground Beef 1 tsp Spiceology X Derek Wolf Mesquite Peppercorn Lager Blend

  • 3 Pretzel buns

  • 1 Pepper jack Cheese Slice

  • 1 American Cheese Slice

  • 1 Smoked Gouda, Slice

  • 1 1/2 cup Arugula

  • 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard

  • 1/2 cup Mayo

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  • 1 Sweet Onion, Sliced

  • 3 Tbsp Samuel Adams OktobeerFest beer

  • 1 tsp Spiceology X Derek Wolf Mesquite Peppercorn Lager Blend

  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar

  • 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar

Directions

  1. In a bowl, mix ground beef with salt, black pepper, and ⅜ tsp (about half) Mesquite Peppercorn Lager Blend. Form into 3 slider patties.

  2. Meanwhile, melt butter and olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly for 8–10 minutes until translucent and lightly golden.

  3. Stir in brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, lager beer, and remaining Mesquite Peppercorn Blend. Simmer, stirring often, until onions are jammy and the liquid reduces (6–8 minutes). Add water only if needed to loosen.

  4. Mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Toast slider buns lightly.

  5. Heat skillet or flat-top to medium-high. Cook patties for 2-3 minutes per side. Add cheese in the final minute to melt.

  6. Assemble sliders: bottom bun → mayo-mustard → cheesy patty → spoonful of lager onion jam → arugula → top bun.

  7. Serve warm. Perfect pairing: crisp lager or lightly smoked amber ale to mirror the mesquite and beer flavors.
Recipe Products
Blend

Derek Wolf | Mesquite Peppercorn Lager Rub

Key Ingredients

Chipotle Powder, Black Pepper, Green Bell Pepper, Red Bell Pepper, Chili Peppers

New flavor combo
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