Burger

BBQ Burger

Juicy grilled BBQ burger with cheddar cheese, bacon, and barbecue sauce on a toasted bun, served with pickles and tomatoes on a wooden board.
Prep
15 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
4
AmericanEasyDinnerGluten FreeHigh Protein

About this dish

Fire up the grill for a big, bold BBQ burger stacked with all the classic fixings. Thick-cut bacon, sharp cheddar, and a tangy-smoky barbecue sauce take this patty to the next level for your next cookout.

Ingredients

UK and US measurements are both included for every recipe.

Ground beef (80/20)

protein

680 g

Imperial measurement: 1.5 lbs

Salt

herb

1 tsp

Black pepper

spice

1/2 tsp

Imperial measurement: 0.5 tsp

Smoked paprika

spice

1 tsp

Garlic powder

spice

1/2 tsp

Imperial measurement: 0.5 tsp

Thick-cut bacon strips

protein

8 slices

Sharp cheddar cheese slices

dairy

4 slices

Your favorite barbecue sauce

liquid

1/2 cup

Imperial measurement: 4 fl oz

Hamburger buns (preferably brioche)

other

4

Lettuce leaves (e.g., iceberg or romaine)

vegetable

4 leaves

Tomato, sliced

vegetable

1 large

Imperial measurement: 1

Dill pickle chips

vegetable

1/2 cup

Imperial measurement: 16 pickle chips

Method

1

Make the patties

5 mins

In a bowl, mix ground beef, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until just combined. Form into four equal three-quarter-inch-thick patties. Press a slight indent in the center of each patty to prevent puffing on the grill.

2

Preheat the grill

5 mins

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat around four hundred fifty degrees Fahrenheit.

3

Cook the bacon

5 mins

Place bacon strips on the grill or in a skillet nearby and cook until crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

4

Grill the patties

8 mins

Place patties on the grill and cook for four minutes on the first side. Flip with a spatula, then add a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty. Cook for another four to five minutes for medium doneness. During the last minute, lightly toast the buns on the grill.

5

Assemble the burgers

2 mins

Spread a generous tablespoon of barbecue sauce on the bottom bun. Top with onion rings, if using, followed by a lettuce leaf, tomato slice, two pickle chips, the patty with melted cheese, and two crispy bacon strips. Place the top bun over everything.

6

Serve

0 mins

Serve immediately while hot with additional barbecue sauce on the side.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Barbecue tongs
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board

Nutrition facts

420 kcal
Calories
42 g
Protein
33 g
Carbohydrates
36 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
1150 mg
Sodium

Tips

  • If you add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the patty mix it will deepen the savory umami for a real growl. The best way to test for doneness is an instant read thermometer featuring common marks such as 160°F, so buy one if you don't have one.
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Serving suggestions

  • Serve the BBQ burger with a side of seasoned fries, coleslaw, or corn on the cob.
  • For.
  • For drinks, an ice-cold beer or a classic cherry Coke pair beautifully with the smoky barbecue flavors.

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Chloe Lawson

Recipe by

Chloe Lawson

Specialises in American cuisine

Chloe Walker makes buffalo wings with blue cheese dressing (not ranch, she has standards).

Describe yourself in three words: Spicy, saucy, blue cheese loyalist.