Grilled Newt’s-Style Burger with Beer Cheese Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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A juicy grilled beef burger topped with a rich beer cheese sauce inspired by Newt’s popular Apple Valley flavors. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup lager beer
2 oz cream cheese
2 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
4 burger buns
4 lettuce leaves
8 tomato slices

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, mixing gently to combine without overworking.
Step 2: Shape the beef mixture into four evenly sized patties about 3/4 inch thick. Place patties on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until medium doneness and juices run clear.
Step 3: While burgers cook, melt 2 tbsp butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/2 cup lager beer, and 2 oz cream cheese. Whisk continuously until cream cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
Step 4: Gradually add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese to the sauce, whisking until fully melted and the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency, about 3 minutes.
Step 5: Toast 4 burger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.
Step 6: Assemble burgers by placing a lettuce leaf and 2 tomato slices on the bottom bun, topping with a grilled patty, then spooning 2-3 tbsp of the warm beer cheese sauce over each burger. Cover with bun tops and serve immediately.