BBQ Burger Recipe
American · Main course · 27 min total
A juicy beef patty topped with smoky BBQ sauce, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar, served on a toasted bun. This recipe brings the classic American BBQ joint experience to your home kitchen.
15
min prep
min prep
12
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
680
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, plus more for brushing
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 8 slices bacon
- 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
- 4 leaves lettuce
- 4 slices tomato
- 4 slices red onion
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Combine ground beef, 1/4 cup BBQ sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix gently and form into 4 patties, slightly larger than the buns.
- Grill or pan-sear patties over medium-high heat for 4 minutes per side for medium, brushing with remaining BBQ sauce during the last minute. Top each with a cheese slice and cover to melt.
- Toast buns on the grill or in a skillet until lightly golden.
- Assemble burgers: bottom bun, lettuce, tomato, patty with cheese, bacon, onion, top bun. Serve immediately.
Tips
- For extra smokiness, use a charcoal grill.
- Let patties rest for 2 minutes after cooking to retain juices.
- Store leftover patties and toppings separately; reheat patties in a skillet.
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