Punch! Bar-Inspired Craft Burger with Chipotle Aioli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

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A juicy grilled beef burger topped with melted cheddar and smoky chipotle aioli, inspired by classic American bar flavors. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, brings together Ground beef (80/20), Salt, Black pepper for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb Ground beef (80/20)
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper
4 Cheddar cheese slices
4 Burger buns
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
2 tbsp minced Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
4 Lettuce leaves
8 Tomato slices
1/2 medium Red onion, thinly sliced

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). In a bowl, season 1 lb ground beef with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then form into four 4-inch diameter patties.
Step 2: Grill the patties for 4 minutes on the first side until nicely seared and juices start to pool on the surface.
Step 3: Flip the patties, place 1 slice of cheddar cheese on each, and grill for another 3-4 minutes until cheese melts and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Step 4: While burgers cook, mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 2 tbsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and 1/2 tsp garlic powder to make the chipotle aioli.
Step 5: Lightly toast 4 burger buns on the grill for 1 minute until golden and warm.
Step 6: Assemble each burger by spreading 2 tbsp chipotle aioli on the bottom bun, adding a lettuce leaf, a cheesy beef patty, 2 tomato slices, some red onion slices, and topping with the bun crown.
Step 7: Serve immediately with your choice of sides.