Beer Can Bacon Burgers + Summer Playlist

Recently, our Sunday nights have been spent on the deck with great company, enjoying a cold cocktail, listening to good music and grilling. We have taken advantage of the beautiful 80 degree weather which has recently turned into triple digit temperatures this week {hello, summer}!

I promised many of you that I would share the delicious hamburger recipe that I mentioned in my post on Monday so here it is. A huge thanks to the BBQ Pit Boys for putting together such a delicious recipe for all of us to enjoy.
Ingredients:
4-5 pounds of 80/20 Ground Chuck
2 pounds of regular cut Pork Belly Bacon
1 cup of shredded Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 Red Onion
1 Red Bell Pepper
1 Green Bell Pepper
1 container of mushrooms
2 tomatoes
2 15-ounce cans of Chili 
1/2 cup of BBQ sauce
1 package of hamburger buns
3 tablespoons of Olive Oil

Instructions:
1. Bring charcoal grill to a temperature of approximately 300 degrees with the coals offset for indirect cooking.
2. Prepare the vegetables by dicing the mushrooms, tomatoes, onion, green pepper and red pepper. Thinly slice 4-5 pieces of bacon.
3. In a large pan, mix 3 tablespoons of olive oil with the diced mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, and peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes on medium heat. Add the thinly sliced bacon into the vegetable mix and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.  
4. In a small pot, heat the 2 cans of Chili on low heat until boiling. Cover and let simmer until the burgers are done. 
5. Prepare 6 hamburger balls, 8-12 ounces each then press the beer can into center of each meatball forming a pocket around the can. 
6. Wrap 2 pieces of bacon around each hamburger. Remove the beer can from the meatball carefully {make sure the burger stays together}.
7. Add the vegetable and bacon mixture to the pockets that you created with the beer can. 
8. Cover the top of the burgers with shredded Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese and top with BBQ sauce.
 
9. Place the burgers on the opposite side of the hot coals for indirect cooking. Put the lid on the grill and cook for approximately 1 hour. Check occasionally and cook until they have reached your preferred temperature.  
10. Remove the burgers from the grill. Let them sit for 2-3 minutes and then serve. Enjoy the most delicious burger! :)

This playlist has been on repeat the past week and I completely okay with that. After watching the CMT Music Awards last night, I'll be adding a few more country songs to this list especially Jake Owen's new song, "Real Life." What's on your playlist right now?!

18 comments

  1. Your Sunday nights sound amazing; can I join?! And loving that playlist too!!!

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    1. Yes, please! And make sure to bring your adorable family with you! :) Xo, Stephanie

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  2. I'm drooling - literally drooling!! Any playlist that has ellie goulding is my kind of playlist!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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    1. Those burgers are the definition of delicious! I agree, her songs are constantly on repeat right now! Xo, Stephanie

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  3. Those look so delicious!! I love your little e-card - it's so funny and true! I'm all about Andy Grammer Honey, I'm good right now

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    1. If you are looking for a twist on your typical burger than this is the perfect recipe! Isn't that e-card the best and so true? I hope you had a wonderful weekend in HHI! Xo, Stephanie

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  4. Those burgers, oh my gosh!! SO delicious! I now want to have a patio party so I can put this recipe and playlist to use :)

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    1. Absolutely! You and your guests won't be disappointed with either, I promise! Have a great Monday! Xo, Stephanie

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    1. They are yummy! If you try them, I hope you enjoy them as much as we do! Xo, Stephanie

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  6. I'll try them for sure. They don't look too difficult to prepare. Be back with impressions.

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    1. I can't wait to hear your thoughts, I hope you enjoyed them! Xo, Stephanie

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  7. Holy cow these look amazing! I was just thinking yesterday that I'd love to grill some burgers this weekend, if the rain would stop... Love your playlist too, I'm a tad obsessed with Sam Hunt ;)

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    1. They taste just as amazing as they look! I hope you were able to enjoy a good playlist and grill something delicious over the weekend! :) Me too, Sam Hunt is my new favorite! Xo, Stephanie

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    1. They are SO good! Is it bad that I am already craving them again?! Xo, Stephanie

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  9. Okay so I'm super behind on blog reading so get ready for lots of comments from me... Except that Jude just woke up from his nap so I'll finish this comment and come back later... #storyofmylife
    You are KILLING it with that burger recipe and I can't wait to show it to BTR so we can make these. Also we could be best friends based on your music choices. :) xoxo

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    1. You are the best! These burgers are amazing, I hope you and BTR are able to enjoy them soon. Good music and good friends, there isn't a better combination! :) Xo, Stephanie

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Thank you for following along! Your comments make me smile. Xo, Stephanie