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Guinean Peanut Sauce with Butternut Squash

Guinean Peanut Sauce with Butternut Squash

4.1

Prep
25 min
Cook
55 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the butternut squash in a saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil and then simmer, covered, until the squash is tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving the cooking liquid.
  2. 2 Combine the peanut butter, tomato, and warm water in a bowl. The authentic way to prepare this is to squish it together by hand -- but a food processor works, too.
  3. 3 Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion slices and cook for 2 minutes. Add the peanut butter mixture, the minced garlic, the bay leaf, black pepper, and about 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil.
  4. 4 Reduce the heat to low and simmer the peanut sauce, adding the reserved cooking liquid as needed, for 15 minutes. The consistency should be similar to a thick soup.
  5. 5 Stir in the butternut squash and simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Add the lemon juice, and taste to adjust the seasoning.

By Anne-Marie

Liberian Style Collard Greens

Liberian Style Collard Greens

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
140 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate and crumble.
  2. 2 Heat collard greens, vegetable oil, water, and chicken bouillon in a large pot over medium heat. Simmer until greens are wilted, about 10 minutes. Stir crumbled bacon, peanut butter, liquid smoke, soul food seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into the pot; cover and simmer until greens are very tender and peanut butter begins to separate, about 1 1/2 hours. Add more water if mixture becomes too dry.
  3. 3 Stir flounder fillets into greens. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until fish breaks down, about 30 minutes more.

By SARA12RARA

Zimbabwean Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Zimbabwean Chicken and Vegetable Soup

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
90 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot; cook and stir the onion in the hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Whisk 1/2 cup of vegetable stock and the peanut butter into the onions until the mixture is smooth. Beat in remaining vegetable stock, diced tomatoes with their liquid, and crushed red pepper flakes; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, and cook at a simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. 2 Stir in the cabbage, sweet potato, carrot, and turnip; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 30 more minutes. Stir in the okra and chicken and simmer until the okra is tender, about 30 additional minutes.

By mary

Powerhouse African Yam Stew

Powerhouse African Yam Stew

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
103 min
Total
188 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place split peas in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Combine drained split peas, yams, onions, and red lentils in a large pot. Pour in enough water to cover by 1 inch. Stir in garlic and ginger. Bring to a boil; skim foam off the top with a slotted spoon. Simmer until yams are very tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Mash split peas, yams, and lentils with a potato masher. Stir peanut butter, lemon juice, and soy sauce into the soup. Add chickpeas and frozen spinach; cook until warmed through, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt.

By The Fugacious Dowager

African Stew

African Stew

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable stock, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add remaining stock, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, brown rice, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover the stew. Simmer until sweet potatoes and rice are tender, about 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine peanut butter with 1/2 cup of the liquid from the stew. Stir into a smooth paste.
  3. 3 Add the peanut butter mixture and kale to the stew. Cook until kale is wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, soy sauce, and hot pepper sauce.

By Larry Benish

West African Peanut Stew

West African Peanut Stew

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat peanut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion, ginger, and garlic in hot oil until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Add chicken; cook and stir until completely browned.
  4. 4 Season with crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  5. 5 Pour in chicken stock. Stir in sweet potatoes; bring to a boil.
  6. 6 Reduce heat to low, cover the pot partially with a lid, and cook at a simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, peanut butter, and collard greens.
  7. 7 Partially cover the pot and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, about 20 more minutes.

By km1312

African Chicken Stew

African Chicken Stew

4.2

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown for 3 to 4 minutes; remove to a plate.
  2. 2 Add potato, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, making sure garlic does not brown too much. Stir in cumin, coriander, pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, then pour in water. Add reserved chicken and any accumulated juices and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in peanut butter and garbanzo beans until peanut butter is blended in. Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, adjust seasoning, and serve.

By Leah Shaw

African Sweet Potato Stew

African Sweet Potato Stew

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
375 min
Total
405 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, ginger, cumin, salt, coriander, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes in a large slow cooker. Pour in water and stir to combine. Mix in sweet potatoes, tomatoes, chickpeas, and peanut butter.
  2. 2 Set cooker to Medium-High, cover, and cook until sweet potatoes are tender and stew has thickened, about 6 hours. Stir in green beans, cover, and continue cooking until beans are heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.

By mamaluv

African Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup

African Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
55 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Mix in the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir in the tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and carrot, and continue to cook and stir about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour water into the saucepan, and season the mixture with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove the soup mixture from heat. In a food processor or blender, blend the soup and peanuts until almost smooth. Season with cayenne pepper. Return to the saucepan. Whisk in the peanut butter, and cook until heated through. Serve warm topped with fresh cilantro.

By GregMcE

Vegan African Peanut Stew in the Instant Pot

Vegan African Peanut Stew in the Instant Pot

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cumin, salt, cinnamon, cayenne, chile flakes, and cloves together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Allow the pot to preheat for 2 minutes. Add sweet potato, onion, and bell pepper to the hot pot; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in a splash of water if vegetables are sticking to the pot. Add garlic, ginger, and the spice mixture; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Turn the cooker off.
  4. 4 Add tomatoes and peanut butter; stir until peanut butter thins and is incorporated. Stir in 1 cup water, then close and lock the lid with the vent set to sealing. Select the Manual mode and set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  5. 5 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in collard greens.
  6. 6 Place cilantro and chopped peanuts in separate bowls and serve alongside the stew.

By Dea

West African-Style Peanut Stew with Chicken

West African-Style Peanut Stew with Chicken

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 of the chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 2 to 3 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pot and cook remaining chicken; add to chicken on the plate. Cover and set aside.
  3. 3 Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium; add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, coriander, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. 4 Stir in broth, undrained tomatoes, sweet potato, collard greens, and bell peppers; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Return chicken and accumulated juices to the pot; return to a boil. Stir in peanut butter, then simmer until incorporated and chicken is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped peanuts.

By Ellie Krieger

Moroccan Sweet Potato Stew

Moroccan Sweet Potato Stew

4.2

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sweet potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl and add a splash of the broth. Cook in the microwave until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes. Add softened sweet potatoes, remaining broth, chickpeas, tomatoes, lemon juice, ginger, cumin, curry powder, coriander, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover pot. Simmer soup until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir raisins and peanut butter into soup and simmer 5 minutes more. Adjust spices if necessary.

By Carrie Sublett

Healthy Chunky Monkey Ice Cream

Healthy Chunky Monkey Ice Cream

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
485 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chopped bananas in freezer until frozen, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Blend frozen bananas, milk, peanut butter, and chocolate in a blender until smooth.

By Living the Healthier Life

Peanutty Green Beans

Peanutty Green Beans

2.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook uncovered until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the green beans are cold, drain well and cut into 2-inch pieces.
  2. 2 While the green beans are cooking, stir together the peanut butter, sugar, soy sauce, peanuts, and miso paste in a mixing bowl. Once the green beans have been cut, stir into the peanut sauce and serve.

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Pasta With Peanut Sauce

Pasta With Peanut Sauce

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook angel hair pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Warm a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sauté bell pepper, green onions, and bean sprouts until tender-crispy. Transfer vegetables to a bowl and set aside.
  3. 3 Add cubed chicken to the skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until done. Transfer chicken to a bowl and set aside.
  4. 4 Mix peanut butter, soy sauce, and ginger in the skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in chicken broth. Add pasta, sautéed vegetables, and chicken. Toss to coat all ingredients.

By MARBALET

Peanut Butter Chili Pie

Peanut Butter Chili Pie

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in the cold butter with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (This can also be done in a food processor: pulse the cold butter until it's the size of small peas. Turn mixture into a bowl and proceed.) Add the ice water a tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork, until the flour mixture is moistened. Do not add more water than you need: when you squeeze a handful of the moistened pastry mixture, it should form a ball. Divide the dough in half and shape into balls. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to three days. Roll one ball out to fit a 9 inch pie plate. Place bottom crust in pie plate and chill for at least 20 minutes before baking. Roll out top crust and set aside.
  2. 2 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Spread melted peanut butter onto the pie crust. Pour the chili on top, then arrange the top crust over the chili. Press the edges of the bottom and top crusts together to seal, then brush with egg. Make several cuts into the top crust to vent.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 50 minutes. Cover the edge of the pie with aluminum foil if it begins to brown too quickly.

By Kate Cervantes

Ramen Noodle Broccoli Salad

Ramen Noodle Broccoli Salad

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove and discard the seasoning packets from the soup or reserve for another use. Fill a 6-quart saucepot with water and heat over medium-high heat to a boil. Add the noodles and broccoli and cook for 3 minutes or until the noodles and broccoli are tender. Drain the noodles and broccoli well in a colander.
  2. 2 Beat the peanut butter, broth, soy sauce and sugar in a large bowl. Add the noodles, broccoli, pepper, onion and garlic and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

By Campbell's Kitchen

Spicy Asian Noodles for One

Spicy Asian Noodles for One

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine peanut butter, ginger paste, chili oil, apricot preserves, balsamic vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili powder, and crushed red pepper in a bowl; stir until sauce is smooth.
  2. 2 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ramen noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles are cooked, about 3 minutes. Discard flavor package.
  3. 3 Drain noodles, pour into sauce, and combine. Top with chopped peanuts and enjoy.

By Chef Mo

Grilled Peanut Chicken

Grilled Peanut Chicken

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Mix peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, curry powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Place chicken onto the preheated grill. Brush 1/2 of the sauce over chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes. Turn chicken and brush with remaining sauce. Continue cooking until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By CHANDRA6

Peanut Noodles

Peanut Noodles

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until done. Drain.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine oil and onions in a small skillet. Saute over low heat until tender. Add ginger; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Mix in peanut butter, soy sauce, water, vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Toss noodles with sauce, and serve.

By Maureen Cram

Surprising and Spicy Peanut Sauce

Surprising and Spicy Peanut Sauce

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, chile-garlic sauce, red pepper flakes, and garlic until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add water, peanut butter, ketchup, sesame oil, and sugar to the onion mixture; cook and stir until smooth. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.

By SunnyDaysNora

Grilled Ginger-Peanut Pork Tenderloin

Grilled Ginger-Peanut Pork Tenderloin

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pork in a large resealable plastic bag. Mix together soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, peanut butter, garlic, curry powder, ginger, and salt in a bowl until smooth. Pour marinade over tenderloins, press air out of bag, seal, and refrigerate overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
  3. 3 Use a paper towel to pat any excess marinade from the pork; allow to sit at room temperature while the grill is heating. Lightly oil grill grate. Cook pork 3 minutes on each side (on all four sides) for a total of 12 to 15 minutes. The pork will be done when it is no longer pink inside and has reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). Remove from the grill and cover meat loosely with a foil tent. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

By DIANA F

Retro School Cafeteria Peanut Butter Bars

Retro School Cafeteria Peanut Butter Bars

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 15x10-inch baking pan.
  2. 2 Cream white sugar, brown sugar, butter, and eggs together in a mixing bowl. Mix in peanut butter and vanilla extract. Add flour and blend well. Add oats, baking soda, and salt and mix to combine. Spread into the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool or chill in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 While bars cool, blend powdered sugar, butter, milk, and peanut butter together in a bowl, adding more milk to give frosting the desired consistency. Frost cooled bars and cut into 20 pieces.

By Deborah Olson

Homemade Reese's Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Homemade Reese's Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
225 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat 1/2 cup peanut butter, coconut sugar, coconut oil, and milk together in a bowl until smooth; cover and place in refrigerator.
  2. 2 Melt chocolate chips in top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching; stir in butter until smooth. Set chocolate mixture aside to cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir chocolate mixture into peanut butter mixture; cover and place in refrigerator.
  4. 4 Beat remaining 1 cup peanut butter and white sugar together with an electric mixer until smooth; beat in cream until well combined. Stir vanilla extract into cream mixture; cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or up to overnight.
  5. 5 Place cream mixture into the bowl of an ice cream maker; churn until soft-set and creamy, about 15 minutes. Chop chocolate mixture into pieces; mix about 1 cup chocolate mixture into ice cream.
  6. 6 Sprinkle remaining pieces of chocolate mixture over ice cream to serve.

By Francine Lizotte Club Foody

Tofu and Veggies in Peanut Sauce

Tofu and Veggies in Peanut Sauce

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sauté tofu, broccoli, bell pepper, and mushrooms for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine peanut butter, hot water, vinegar, soy sauce, molasses, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Pour over vegetables and tofu. Simmer until vegetables are tender-crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.

By Anne Buchanan

Instant Pot Coconut Chicken Curry with Sweet Potato

Instant Pot Coconut Chicken Curry with Sweet Potato

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Once the pot is hot, add 1 tablespoon oil. Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add chicken to the pot and cook until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken and cover to keep warm. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pot and cook onion and bell peppers until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with curry powder and remaining salt. Mix in coconut milk, sweet potatoes, and carrots. Bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Hit cancel on Saute function. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Dice cooked chicken while vegetables are cooking.
  4. 4 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Mix in chicken and peanut butter and serve.

By thedailygourmet

Shrimp and Peanut Butter Noodles

Shrimp and Peanut Butter Noodles

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together peanut butter, soy sauce, black vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl until sauce is well combined. Set aside.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Stir in udon noodles and cook for 5 minutes. Add shrimp to the pot of boiling noodles and cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Turn the heat off and leave the pot on the burner. Stir in broccoli; cover and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain noodle mixture and transfer to a large serving bowl. Pour sauce on top; stir to coat evenly. Garnish with peanuts to serve.

By w

Coconut, Chile, and Lime Shrimp

Coconut, Chile, and Lime Shrimp

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Melt coconut oil in a skillet over high heat while rice cooks. Squeeze juice of 1 lime into the skillet. Add shrimp and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle some chile powder over the shrimp. Flip shrimp and cook for 25 seconds more. Transfer shrimp to a container. Sprinkle with more chile powder and a bit more lime juice. Cover and toss. Keep covered to keep warm.
  3. 3 Reheat skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in bok choy, carrot, red bell pepper, and scallion. Stir in peanut butter and sriracha sauce; cook for 1 minute. Add cooked rice. Toss well to ensure that everything is coated evenly.
  4. 4 Spoon rice onto a plate and place shrimp on top. Squeeze juice of the second lime over the finished plates. Zest 1 lime over the shrimp.

By danakillingthyme

Coconut Chicken Curry (Make-Ahead Freezer Meal)

Coconut Chicken Curry (Make-Ahead Freezer Meal)

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
240 min
Total
1695 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken, chickpeas, bell pepper, sweet potato and onion in a 1-gallon, resealable freezer bag.
  2. 2 Whisk coconut milk, peanut butter, lime juice, brown sugar, curry paste, garlic powder, ginger, and salt together in a medium bowl until well combined. Pour mixture into the bag. Tightly seal and mix the contents until well combined. Freeze for up to one month.
  3. 3 The day before cooking, remove bag from the freezer and allow contents to thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  4. 4 Empty bag into a slow cooker. Cook on High for 4 hours until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear.
  5. 5 Serve curry over hot rice.

By Allrecipes Editorial Team

Peanut Butter Bacon Burger

Peanut Butter Bacon Burger

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together ground beef, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl until evenly blended. Form into six (4-inch-wide) patties and place on a large plate. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until slightly firm, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
  4. 4 Cook patties on the preheated grill until hot and slightly pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium doneness. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over patties about 1 minute before they are done.
  5. 5 Mix together peanut butter and maple syrup in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat peanut butter mixture in the microwave until slightly runny, about 25 seconds. Stir until smooth.
  6. 6 Spread peanut butter mixture over hamburger buns. Place patties, lettuce, tomatoes, and bacon on the bottoms, then cover with top buns.

By skootrz