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Guber Burger (Peanut Butter Burger)

Published: May 25, 2020 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Apr 28, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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When we first moved to Calgary many years ago, we often went to my husband’s Uncle Harry and Aunt Joan’s for dinners when family was in town. I vividly remember one night Aunt Joan inviting us over for a family BBQ,  "It’s nothing fancy,"  she said. “We’re just having Guber Burgers.

peanut butter burger on a black plate

” "Hmm…" I thought, that didn’t sound at all appetizing.  Of course I didn't realize that a Goober burger was simply a Peanut Butter Burger.

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  • 🥜What does Guber mean?
  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions for making a Peanut Butter Burger
  • 📖Variations & Substitutions
  • 🌶️Can this be made spicy?
  • 🥗 Side Dishes
  • 🌡️Storage
  • 🍽Equipment
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Father's Day Burgers
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 🍔Guber Burger (Peanut Butter Burger) Recipe
  • 📋More Grilling Recipes

However, at the time, it definitely didn’t sound like something I'd want to put in my mouth. In my world, goober was a word that was not associated with dinner. 

🥜What does Guber mean?

Guber means peanut; also known as the ground pea of the south, or as it is sometimes called, the gouber or pindar peanut.  Yet, it's also spelled goober, which by definition is a yokel; a bumpkin; a foolish or silly person. But it is also a gob of phlegm. And that's what I knew a goober as when I was growing up. Goober was gob, also known as hork (eww!)

So when I finally understood that I was simply having a peanut butter burger, honestly, it was still tough to wrap my mind around eating food with the same name as gob.

And not being a huge lover of peanut butter to begin with, it was a particularly hard sell. I LOVED burgers, but I only liked peanut butter. It had its place on toast and in cookies, right? But tainting my burger with peanut butter was a pretty risky venture. What if I didn't like it? Then my delicious burger would be a total write-off. But I guess I was feeling like living dangerously that day, so I went for it!

And WOW - it was amazing! Who knew that peanut butter on a burger could completely transform a boring ol' burger into something so incredibly delicious?!

🥘 Ingredients

Peanut butter is a very mellow flavor that adds a welcome creaminess to this juicy hamburger. And as far as texture goes, it's like adding a burger spread or sauce on your burger. But it melds so perfectly with the ground beef and all the other toppings. You can use creamy peanut butter or chunky peanut butter. And you can add any toppings you like to a peanut butter hamburger, but I would recommend sticking to the ingredients I list in the recipe:

  • burger patties (homemade or store-bought)
  • burger buns
  • ketchup
  • cheddar cheese (sharp or old cheddar tastes best)
  • tomatoes
  • onions (white)
  • pickles (sandwich or dill pickles)
  • lettuce (you can use leaf, romaine or iceberg)
open Peanut butter burger on a black plate with burger and toppings on one side of the bun and peanut butter on the other

🔪 Instructions for making a Peanut Butter Burger

  • On the bottom bun, add ketchup, then add the hamburger patties with melted slice of cheese.
  • Top with lettuce, then pickles, then onion, then add sliced tomatoes.
  • Add 1.5 tablespoon of peanut butter to the top bun.
  • Add the top (peanut butter) side of the bun to the rest of the burger, serve and enjoy!

📖Variations & Substitutions

  • Peanut Butter Bacon Burger - just add bacon! You can use turkey bacon to keep it lighter
  • Onions - you can use red onions instead of white, if you prefer
  • Gluten-free - use gluten-free buns
  • Lactose or Dairy-free - use lactose-free or vegan cheese

🌶️Can this be made spicy?

If you want to make this Guber burger spicy, I would recommend using sliced jalapenos (in the jar) and adding them as a topping!

🥗 Side Dishes

Serve Quick Cucumber Kimchi, Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic Mayo Dip (shown below), onion rings or a side salad.

sweet potato fries being dipped into garlic mayo dip

🌡️Storage

Store the burger patties separate from the other ingredients in airtight containers in the fridge.

🍽Equipment

I grill my hamburgers on a gas grill, but you use and indoor grill, a stove top grill or a charcoal grill. You can also make them in the air fryer.

I recently made my son a Guber burger and his reaction was exactly the same as mine the first time I had a Peanut Butter Burger, "WOW. That was amazing!" he said. And I quote,  "So much better than I thought it would be. The peanut butter just gives it this incredible unexpected flavor!"

peanut butter burger recipe

In fact, I loved the Guber burger so much that it inspired me to create this PB & J BBQ Sauce! It’s great for any meat or whatever you like to add BBQ sauce to. I have used it on chicken, pork, BBQ beef on a bun, kabobs, steak and burgers (as well as veggie burgers).

PB&J BBQ sauce in a jar with

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Father's Day Burgers

So if you are looking for an easy and unique grilling recipe for a summer BBQ or a great Father's Day dinner, then give this a try!

And you may also like my Gourmet Sirloin Burger with beets  if you're looking for a burger that's a little "fancier" !

Gourmet Sirloin burger recipe | with beets - Foodmeanderings.com

And my Chicken Burger Recipe -"Tree Burger"!

diced chicken breast burger on white plate with side of potato chips

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🍔Guber Burger (Peanut Butter Burger) Recipe

These Guber Burgers (Peanut Butter Burgers) are an easy and delicious grilled burger with peanut butter, tomato, lettuce, onion, ketchup, cheese and pickles (all the ingredients you already have at home). They are quick and easy to make and perfect for summer BBQ's and Father's Day! It will amaze you how the addition of simple peanut butter on a burger can elevate it to this level of yumminess!
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Canadian, North American
Keyword: burger, guber burger, peanut butter
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 566kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4 beef burger patties, cooked * homemade or pre-made
  • 4 hamburger buns * I recommend sesame seed buns
  • ½ cup sharp cheddar, cheese, sliced * approximately
  • 4 tablespoon ketchup * you could substitute mayonnaise
  • 8 lettuce leaves, washed and dried
  • 4 pickles, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced in rounds
  • 2 tomatoes * If you use a larger tomato, you may only need 1
  • 6 tablespoon chunky peanut butter *add more (or less) to your liking
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Instructions

  • Grill burger patties as per directions.
  • Melt cheese on burgers, dividing evenly by all 4 burgers.

Assembly: (I recommend you build your burger in this order)

  • On the bottom inside of each of the buns, add ketchup, then add the burger patties with melted cheese.
  • Top with lettuce, then pickles, then onion, then add sliced tomatoes, dividing the ingredients evenly amongst all the burgers.
  • Add 1.5 tablespoon of peanut butter to the top inside of each of the buns.
  • Add the top (peanut butter) side of the bun to the rest of the burger, serve and enjoy!

Notes

*NOTE: I have tried a lot of combinations of condiments, as well as other fixin's on my Guber burgers and I can tell you from experience that I have given you the very BEST combination of ingredients and in the exact order! I would recommend you follow this exactly for the ultimate Goober Burger experience!
Nutrition Facts
🍔Guber Burger (Peanut Butter Burger) Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 566 Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 86mg29%
Sodium 1228mg53%
Potassium 970mg28%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 37g74%
Vitamin A 5727IU115%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 261mg26%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 566kcal (28%) | Carbohydrates: 44g (15%) | Protein: 37g (74%) | Fat: 28g (43%) | Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) | Cholesterol: 86mg (29%) | Sodium: 1228mg (53%) | Potassium: 970mg (28%) | Fiber: 5g (21%) | Sugar: 13g (14%) | Vitamin A: 5727IU (115%) | Vitamin C: 14mg (17%) | Calcium: 261mg (26%) | Iron: 5mg (28%)
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  1. Laura

    May 27, 2020 at 7:02 am

    This looks fantastic! I love the name Guber! I make something similar but use hot pepper jelly instead of ketchup.

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