Carolina BBQ Beef Burgers

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Step 1

Make the barbecue sauce: mix together the brown sugar, beer, mustard, and vinegar in a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for about 15 to 17 minutes, stirring now and then, until it thickens and reduces to about half a cup.

Step 2

Gently shape the ground beef into four patties, each about half an inch thick. Grill them over medium heat—if you’re using charcoal, place the patties on the grill over medium, ash-covered coals; if you’re using a gas grill, just preheat it to medium. Cover and cook the burgers for 8 to 10 minutes on the charcoal grill or 7 to 9 minutes on the gas grill, turning them occasionally. You want to make sure they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.

Step 3

A couple of minutes before the burgers are done, pop the buns on the grill, cut side down, just until they get lightly toasted.

Step 4

To assemble, spread a tablespoon of the barbecue sauce on the bottom half of each bun, then add the burger. Pile on the cabbage evenly, spoon the remaining sauce over the top, and close the sandwiches. Enjoy!